NJAEA chapter at Kean University official

by Augustus Macholl, NJAEA Diversity & Justice Chair Kean University has officially established its chapter of the New Jersey Aspiring Educators’ Association! We are excited to announce that we have…

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Looking to work AFTER retirement? What you need to know to protect yourself

If you are considering working for a public employer in New Jersey after retiring and collecting a pension benefit, you should review the fact sheet provided by the Division of Pensions and Benefits: Post-Retirement Employment Restrictions (Fact Sheet #86) before accepting any positions.

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NJREA and BookSmiles sharing the joy of reading

Consider joining us for an NJREA Day with BookSmiles on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 3 – 5 p.m. Volunteers will help sort and prepare books for distribution, at the new BookSmiles facility in Cherry Hill.

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Members speak up on healthcare

An important first step, S4438 has first committee hearing  Earlier today, NJEA members made their voices heard at the NJ Senate’s State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee meeting.…

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Retaj’s story: The impact of unpaid student teaching

Why we need paid student teaching By Retaj Bages, NJAEA Member, Montclair State University Every Thursday and Friday, I walk into a second-grade classroom as a clinical intern. I workwith…

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NJREA Fit For Life: Wellness for Retired Educators

Join us for a fun and engaging virtual workout, followed by a nutrition lesson led by fitness coach, Eric Daw. Sign in to learn more and register.

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AI in ESL: A journey of exploration and learning 

By Sonja Rodiger When I accepted a full-time tenure-track position as an instructor of ESL at Hudson County Community College in Fall 2023, I had heard of something called ChatGPT,…

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Read more about the article From advocacy to action: Creating a culture of mental health awareness   
Students stand in front of the mural they created to support mental health awareness. The mural was made possible through a NEA Aspiring Educators CREATE grant.

From advocacy to action: Creating a culture of mental health awareness   

By Abigail Rodriguez   Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students and one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. Every semester,…

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NJAEA elects new president and sees 5% growth in membership

Abigail Rodriguez, the newly elected president of the New Jersey Aspiring Educators Association (NJAEA), has won the NEA AE GramAE Award for Outstanding Local Leader! As chapter president of the…

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