West Orange teachers fight winter storm staying overnight with students
Although not an Ocean County story or even Ocean County School District, it feels great to support ALL NJ public school teachers, especially with a story like this! Students and […]
Read MoreNJEA-endorsed candidates victorious
Original article on NJEA found here Educators help elect pro-education candidates statewide NJEA’s endorsements in federal, state and local elections helped propel pro-education candidates to widespread success on Nov 6. […]
Read MoreOCCEA Members supporting Andy Kim!
OCCEA members were joined by members from Burlington County this weekend to campaign for ANDY KIM. Taking time to stop for a picture are Marybeth Beichert, NJEA Government Relations, her […]
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NJEA News
- Tell your legislators we need Chapter 78 relief! September 18, 2019The post Tell your legislators we need Chapter 78 relief! appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
- Attend town hall with Gov. Murphy September 10, 2019NJEA members are invited to join Gov. Phil Murphy for a town hall on Building a Stronger and Fairer New Jersey Together on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Teaneck High School. Time: 7 p.m. ( Doors open 6:15 p.m. ) Place: Teaneck High School Student Center 100 Elizabeth Ave Teaneck, NJ 07666 Download flier below. […]
- SEHBP costs set to decrease in 2020 September 6, 2019Legislature, Commission have opportunity to save even more Yesterday, the School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission (SEHBC) met to set plans and rates for the 2020 calendar year. Overall the rates are very favorable, with combined medical and prescription deceasing 4.5% for active employees in the SEHBP and decreasing 4.8% for non-Medicare retirees in the SEHBP. […]
- Ed Week: NJ public schools rank best in the nation September 5, 2019Take top spot in Quality Counts report New Jersey’s public schools rank best in the nation in the 2019 Quality Counts report just released by Education Week. The widely respected report, now in its 23rd year, measures a number of factors, from student achievement to school funding to the success students achieve once they leave […]
- NJEA Equity Alliance fights for underserved students September 4, 2019By Gary Melton Sr. In July, a black ten-year-old boy in Michigan faced aggravated assault charges after a white classmate was hit in the head during a game of dodge ball at school. In Florida, a black eleven-year-old boy was arrested for not standing and saying the Pledge of Allegiance, even though students were permitted […]
