Meet the local NJEA Preservice chapters!

Aspiring educators across New Jersey organize local NJEA Preservice chapters at college and universities to access their association benefits on their campuses, and we are ready for another exciting year!…

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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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Making math intuitive in physical science

A powerful principle for developing “math sense” in physics and chemistry  BY ROBERT OÑOZ  What do we teach as physics and chemistry teachers? Some say it’s the study of matter…

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Diversity as a teacher 

By Jeannie Pincus   Diversity in the classroom is about embracing, acknowledging and welcoming all differences. This also includes diversity among teachers, support staff members and administrators. Having a diverse…

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The Life of an Anxious Teacher

Remember: You are enough.  By Yuliana Sorial  A 2022 study conducted by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that 73% of teachers struggle with symptoms of…

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Benefits coverage while traveling

As winter trudges along, dreams of warmer destinations fill many retirees' thoughts. As frequent travelers know, one of the most important elements to consider when planning a successful vacation is factoring your safety and well-being

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