just the first step and tip of the potential iceberg, but I encourage you to read more about this effort later in the issue. Each year, a delegation from each state MEA trav-
els to Washington D.C. as a part of NAfME’s Na- tional Assembly, where we meet with congressional offices to advocate on behalf of music education. Un- fortunately, this could not take place last summer as a result of the pandemic, and while we will still may be unable to come together in person this year, members of our NJMEA Board participated in a series of meet- ings throughout March as a part of NAfME’s Virtual Hill Day. Thank you to Lisa Vartanian for helping to organize and lead these efforts. We were able to thank many of our New Jersey Senators and Congresspeople for their support on Covid relief and its support of ed- ucation, as well as advocate for budget appropriations when it comes to the Every Student Succeeds Act. As you know, many of these budgetary considerations are more crucial now than ever, impacting Title I funding and professional development support. Thanks to all board members that represented us in these conversa- tions.
Congratulations to Bill McDevitt, who was ap-
proved to succeed Debbie Sfraga with the title of Ex- ecutive Director. After conducting a lengthy search,
Bill was approved by the Executive Board and I be- lieve we are fortunate to have someone with his expe- rience, commitment and knowledge help be a part of the team to continue leading us forward. Along with Lisa Vartanian, who will be stepping in as President, we are in good hands. Our profession has endured and adapted to sig- nificant change over the past year and a half.
This
change was constant and required the utmost flex- ibility. Many of our classrooms may not ever look the same, as we integrate new tools and technologies, strategies and best practices around engagement and creation. As the immediate future continues to pres- ent many questions, take advantage of this wonder- ful network of educators and leaders and continue to advocate for yourselves, your programs, and your stu- dents. After being put in a position to connect with so many of you over the past several years, I am eager to continue those conversations as Past President and work on your behalf. Enjoy the summer, take much deserved time to rest and regroup, and thanks again.
February 1961
A general trend toward rising salaries in many New Jersey schools is leav- ing some teachers behind. A new survey of school salaries by the New Jersey Education Association shows over 11,000 teachers – one-fourth of all those in the state – who are paid less than $5,000 a year. It also shows, however, a rising number of teachers who earn $8,000 or more a year.
The typical New Jersey teacher, after 14 years of teaching experience, is earning $5,930 a year.
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