Around the counties

Due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions, all meetings/events subject to change. For questions, call your county REA. For trip details, check the county newsletter Camden County REA’s    next meeting/luncheon…

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Murphy endorsed in the Democratic Primary

For the last four years, Gov. Phil Murphy has proven himself to be a tremendous ally of educators across New Jersey, which is why the 125-member NJEA PAC Operating Committee…

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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. For trip details, check the county newsletter. Essex County REA’s  winter meeting/luncheon…

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NJREA issues scholarship renewals

College students who were awarded scholarships from NJREA may renew them each year, provided they meet the criteria for the award. Recipients of either the Elizabeth Allen or Isabelle M.…

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2021 Medicare Part D Premiums announced

Since Jan. 1, 2012, all Medicare-eligible retirees enrolled in the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) are automatically enrolled in the state-selected Medicare prescription plan, which is currently OptumRx. This…

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2021 Medicare Part B premiums announced

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in November announced the 2021 premiums for Medicare Part B.  For most Medicare beneficiaries, premiums, deductibles and surcharges will increase.  Premiums will…

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Social Security benefit increase

The Social Security Administration recently announced that there will be a 1.3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in retirees’ Social Security benefit payments beginning in January 2021. Social Security benefits are adjusted…

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NJDOE adopts temporary rule modification for edTPA

On Nov. 30, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) adopted a temporary rule modification affecting certification requirements for completion of performance assessments. The flexibility applies to New Jersey certification…

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Back to the basics

Students just want you to care By Karalyn Olsen, Stockton University, Publications Chair of NJEA Preservice ince March of 2020, we have gradually adjusted to this new normal. While the…

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