Multiple means of assessment in the classroom

By Izabelle King   Assessment is a crucial part in many students’ learning processes. Using a single method to assess every student’s ability and knowledge can be harmful to both…

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SEHBP upcoming statewide open enrollment period

All SEHBP retiree enrollees will soon be receiving information from the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits regarding an upcoming statewide open enrollment period.

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So much more than a long weekend

My experience at the NJEA Convention  By Cassidy Halligan, Rutgers University, NJEA Preservice member  Growing up in the public school system, November always felt like one of the shortest months…

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Those who can, educate. I’m an educator. 

What’s your superpower?  Education is the one profession that creates all other professions.  In a time when some people’s misinformed opinions about who educators are and what we do seems…

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New cards issued for Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan participants

Retirees enrolled in either of the Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO Plans (PPO ESA 10 or PPO ESA 15) for 2024 will be issued new insurance cards later this year. Retirees should continue to use their old cards until Jan. 1, 2024, or until they receive their new card in the mail. 

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Lost in one pen stroke!

NJREA retiree Aetna / Horizon health benefits can be deleted or drastically reduced with just one stroke of a pen. The benefits are a line item in the governor's budget…

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COLA Update

Since the 2023-24 state budget includes a third full payment to the pension system, many people are wondering if the COLA reinstatement will soon follow. Considering the high inflation, we…

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NJREA Membership – Do you REALIZE the $avings?

Check out this small selection from our HUGE list of savings opportunities. NJEA Member Benefits offers savings and discounts from over 300,000 different partners.  You must be a member to…

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