Fall ’21 edition of American Educator out now

September 20, 2021September 17, 2021 AFTNJ

The fall 2021 edition of AFT’s American Educator is available now, featuring the three-part “All Children Thriving” package, with stories by Pamela Cantor, Brooke Stafford-Brizard and Linda Darling-Hammond.

To download a copy, click here.

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18 Sep

For the upcoming general election, the AFTNJ and the @NJAFLCIO are encouraging union members to vote by mail (VBM), and that process begins today (Sept. 18). Request a VBM ballot here:
http://ow.ly/a9BH50G9Qc1

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31 Aug

Already vaccinated? Make sure you’re fully protected against COVID-19 by getting a booster shot, starting in late September.

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17 Sep

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AFT@AFTunion·

17 Sep

On #CitizenshipDay2021, we celebrate the contributions of all of America’s 44 million immigrants, a diverse community made up of naturalized citizens, permanent residents & undocumented immigrants ready for a path to citizenship. Let’s get it done.

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17 Sep

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/educators-support-for-covid-19-vaccine-mandates-is-rising-dramatically/2021/09?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=eu&M=63508273&U=&UUID=393dcbba7a4578baeaf40acef739d98d

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16 Sep

Today's AFTNJ/@KeanAFT/@AFT6024 @FirstBook and COVID-19 vaccine support event at @KeanUniversity was a hit. Kudos to the students who picked up books and the Kean community members who appeared in videos to explain why they got the vax and why others should, too. @AFTunion

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AFT New Jersey @AFTNJ·

16 Sep

Per N.J. officials, there have been at least six COVID-19 outbreaks in the state's schools since the 2021-22 academic year began, and those have involved at least 20 students, educators or staff members falling ill, writes @NJAdvanceMedia's Kelly Heyboer:
https://www.nj.com/education/2021/09/nj-schools-may-be-less-likely-to-shut-down-due-to-covid-this-year-heres-why.html

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New Jersey Department of Education@NewJerseyDOE·

16 Sep

Today, @GovMurphy announced the expansion of New Jersey’s universal Pre-K initiative. “This strategic plan will guide us on how to effectively expand Pre-K statewide and provide education for upwards of 90,000 additional children.” -Acting Commissioner @DrAllenMcMillan

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16 Sep

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/teachers-struggle-anxiety-burnout-pandemic-school-year-begins-79742609

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16 Sep

At the recently wrapped Zoomtopia conference, education-focused Zoom employees shared their thoughts on what the next decade could hold for the videoconferencing platform and online learning:
http://ow.ly/HuPo50GaD3S

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