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#AKLEG Update: By Laura Capelle, NEA-Alaska ● Apr 10, 2026 From left NEA Director Kathy Simpler, Rep. Rebecca Himschoot, Rep. Ted Eischeid and NEA-Alaska Board members Phyllis Clough and Tim Parker. Both Rep. Himshoot and Rep. Eischeid are retired teachers who serve on the House Education Committee and are fierce advocates for public education, educators,…

The National Institute on Retirement Security recently held its 17th Annual Retirement Policy Conference on March 2-3, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and pension plan executives to discuss important issues facing retirement security in America. I had the pleasure of attending this conference. The conference began with a…

NEA-Alaska/Retired member Rebecca Paul is reading to kids during Read Across America Week! Even after Read Across America Week is over, you can still enjoy making children smile by reading to them whenever you can.

*** NEA-Alaska Election Results NEA-Alaska President – Laura Capelle NEA-Alaska Vice President – Michaela Hernandez *** NEA-Alaska/Retired Election Results NEA-Alaska/Retired President – Pamela Lloyd NEA-Alaska/Retired Vice President – Roxanne Abajian NEA-Alaska/Retired Secretary – Barbara Stek NEA-Alaska/Retired Treasurer – Gayle Harbo NEA-Alaska/Retired Director-at-large (2-year terms each) – Annie Baker & Sandi Ryan NEA-Alaska Region R Director…

If you are a retired member of NEA-Alaska/Retired, you are invited to vote in the NEA-Alaska/Retired 2026 Election. The voting deadline is Feb 8, 2026, 12:00 pm. You should have received instructions in your email!

https://drb.alaska.gov/events/townhall.html

NEA-Alaska/Retired is governed in much the same way as other NEA-Alaska locals. We have four officers (president, vice president, treasurer and secretary), three Directors-at-Large, and four Region R directors who serve on our Retired Board. We are eligible to elect two retired members to the NEA Representative Assembly (RA), have four seats on the NEA-Alaska…

The DVA open enrollment for retirees is currently open and runs from November 5, 2025, through November 26, 2025. Your plan will take effect January 1, 2026. Click on the link provided to see the Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2026 Overview: https://drb.alaska.gov/events/dvaenrollment.html#overview.

by Laura Capelle • Oct 10, 2025 The nomination period for NEA-Alaska awards is closing on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. We have received only a few nominations so far, and we love to give out awards! NEA-Alaska awards recognize educators and members of our community who make outstanding contributions to our union and to public…