Are you a leader for PAC?

NJEA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) is our association’s collective voice for public policy advocacy. From state legislators to local board of education members, NJEA PAC works to support candidates who…

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Veterans join new union ranks

When NJEA members enter the education profession, everyone comes with a trunk of different, real-life experiences that give each a unique perspective on how to approach educating students. For a…

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Communicating excellence

At its biennial Communications Tools Workshop held on May 1, NJEA announced the recipients of its Awards for Excellence in Communications.  The awards program recognized active and retired associations in…

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Blue Cross/Blue Shield notice

Some NJEA and NJREA members have received notification of a settlement involving Blue Cross/Blue Shield customers.  NJEA is not involved in this legal action and cannot provide advice or answer…

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Around the counties

Due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions, all meetings/events are subject to change. For questions, call your county REA. Burlington County REA will hold its spring general membership meeting via Zoom…

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Transitioning from community college to university

By Caitlyn Muller, Stockton University graduate My college experience started at a community college formerly known as Cumberland County College (CCC) in Vineland. It’s now known as Rowan College of…

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Around the counties

Burlington County REA will hold its spring general membership meeting via Zoom on Thursday, May 13. Emails will be sent with the link to attend meeting. To attend, call Doriann…

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Enrollment in Medicare

As required by law, retired members or their dependents who qualify for the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) state-paid, post- retirement medical benefits, or those more recent retirees who…

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Important prescription information

Late December some retirees received an erroneous letter about their prescription coverage being canceled, while other retirees inadvertently disenrolled from their prescription program. It’s important to understand the situations that…

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