Newark’s reopening plan for public schools includes partitions, staggered recess
Lunches on disposable trays, three-sided desk partitions and staggered recess times are all part of the Newark public school…
Local 6323’s Hughes plays key role in AFT resolution backing Green New Deal
AFT Convention delegates on July 29 passed a resolution in support of the Green New Deal, which calls for…
Murphy to parents: Expect unusual school year
During his July 31 COVID-19 briefing, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy was asked what he would say to a fellow…
Chiera isn’t taking school safety concerns lightly
AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera says there have been no discussions among her members about striking over unsafe conditions…
Biden addresses challenges, offers solutions to U.S. problems in AFT Convention 2020 talk
Joe Biden joined AFT President Randi Weingarten and three AFT members July 30 for a discussion that covered the…
AFT Convention 2020: Conversation with Pulitzer Prize winner Lin-Manuel Miranda
Before he achieved fame on Broadway with his Tony Award-winning musicals “In the Heights” and “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda was…
All-remote bill for the start of N.J. school year
is in the works
Assembly Democrats Mila Jasey, Pamela Lampitt and Joann Downey are sponsoring a bill that would require New Jersey school…
AFT Convention 2020: Black Lives Matter Panel
Education was at the forefront of the AFT Convention 2020’s Black Lives Matter Panel on July 29. Joining American…
AFT Convention 2020: Weingarten’s keynote speech
In her wide-ranging keynote address July 28 at the virtual AFT Convention 2020, American Federation of Teachers President Randi…
Local 6324’s Higer, Sacks concerned about Rutgers’ online option for fall
Amy Higer and Bryan Sacks, Local 6324’s president and treasurer, respectively, have several issues with Rutgers University’s plan to…
MSU’s Silvera breaks down coronavirus risk levels for school staffs by category
It’s moderate to high for librarians and elementary school teachers, but it’s lower for crossing guards and principals. In…
Learn de-stress tactics from R-Health’s Thomas
R-Health New Brunswick physician Dr. Jessy Thomas will host a Facebook Live session this week about the causes of…
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