Local 3977 teacher recaps first day back at school
It’s going to be “a school year like no other,” says Jennifer Robbin, a member of the Garfield Federation…
Online symposium covers in-person, remote learning strategies
AFT is sponsoring a free online event Sept. 12 that will feature practical ideas and strategies for teachers and…
Weingarten: No trust or confidence due to chaos, lack of resources
AFT President Randi Weingarten and former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan were guests Sept. 7 on MSNBC’s “All In…
MSU’s Silvera delves into the dorm dilemma
Even though New Jersey college dormitories are not at full capacity, concern is plentiful about whether the students who are…
Murphy: 607 school reopening plans finalized
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy on Sept. 4 said that 607 school reopening plans have been finalized. In addition, he…
School safeguards, legalities on parallel path
Health and safety are legitimate concerns for teachers and students as they return to classrooms for the new academic…
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…
Weingarten drops by ‘Morning Joe,’ addresses the ‘big six’ needed to reopen schools
AFT President Randi Weingarten was among the guests on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” today to discuss school reopenings and remote…
Webinar provides legal resources for safe school reopening
The AFT webinar “Fighting for Safe School Reopening: Legal Resources and Negotiating Strategies” on Sept. 10 will address legal and…
Dehmer: Resources for tech-based instruction coming soon
During Gov. Phil Murphy’s Sept. 2 media briefing, N.J. Department of Education Interim Commissioner Kevin Dehmer said resources will…
Chiera talks with NJ Advance Media about teacher safety strikes, school ventilation issues
Speaking about the likelihood of a safety strike by teachers over conditions in schools, AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera…
Masks can hinder facial recognition skills, studies show
A study led by York University psychologist Erez Freud of about 500 adults revealed that 13% of the participants…
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