National teachers union leader joins protest of Newark school makeover
By Peggy McGlone/The Star-Ledger NEWARK — American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten returns to Newark tonight to join community members,…
Take Action: Tell Cami Anderson to Stop the One Newark Plan
Petition by Frank Adao, Parents Against One Newark, NJ Communities United member & Kristin Towkaniuk, Newark Students Union, NJ…
Bill to Offer an Option to Give Vouchers
By Motoko Rich […] But teachers’ unions, school boards and other supporters of traditional public schools say vouchers undermine…
Tuition-Free Public College Education Is Possible — Demand It.
By Richard Long What if instead of giving a block federal money to some students, the entire tuition of…
Rutgers’ non-tenured professors vote on deal for better titles, longer contracts
By Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger NEW BRUNSWICK — After months of negotiations over pay and work conditions, the union…
Fight Over School Closings in Newark, Other Cities Heads to Legislative Arena
By John Mooney Bill spurred by ongoing controversy would require local approval of plans to shut or sell buildings…
GOP’s Enron-esque Higher Ed Plan: Fire Tenured Faculty to Fund Student Dorms
By James Cersonsky In Gov. Tom Corbett’s Pennsylvania, if it’s public and it’s education, burn it down! The tenure…
LGBT Inclusive Contract Language Workshop
February 21, 2014, Noon – 5 pm (deadline to register is 2/14/2014) Rutgers Cook Campus Center, Multipurpose Room B,…
Experts support both sides of school-schedule debate
By Diane D’Amico, Education Writer […] “The American Federation of Teachers New Jersey is concerned that Gov. Chris Christie…
Christie’s plan for longer school day would be expensive venture, officials say
By Peggy McGlone/The Star-Ledger [..] Both of the state’s teachers unions voiced concerns about the plan. American Federation of…
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