Larry and the People’s Organization for Progress have been on the forefront of advocating for social justice in education for local control of Newark Public Schools, fairness for worker contracts and to investigate racism at Kean University.
Similar Posts
Guest columnists: Racism in U.S. education is a ‘spiritual virus’
Bold steps are required to root out racism, “a more insidious spiritual virus” than COVID-19, as schools prepare to…
The Tale of Two Troubled NJ School Districts
Paterson may turn takeover page, while Newark’s state control faces court challenge By John Mooney New Jersey’s state control…
Weingarten, Abeigon bring passion to Kill the Cuts Rally in Newark
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Newark Teachers Union President John M. Abeigon were among the notable speakers at the…
Higgins, higher ed leaders Partake in lobby day
AFT New Jersey President Jennifer S. Higgins and AFTNJ higher education affiliate leaders on June 11 engaged with legislators…
N.J. teachers, school districts could save $1B in health care costs under new law signed by Gov. Murphy
Brent Johnson, Matt Arco and Samantha Marcus / NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed a bill…
Jill Biden to thank educators at virtual event
First lady Dr. Jill Biden will be joined by AFT President Randi Weingarten and NEA President Becky Pringle for…
