AFTNJ’s Sullivan, Wallace object to Montclair State’s reopening plans
Bill Sullivan (Local 1904) and Mary Wallace (Local 625) recently shared similar concerns about Montclair State University’s 65-page reopening…
Newark teachers must take COVID-19 tests
Leading up to the new academic year, Newark’s public school teachers will have to be tested for COVID-19, and…
NTU’s Pereira helps her colleagues with online teaching tools
Around the end of June, Newark teacher Silvia Pereira was asked if she’d be interested in teaching a different…
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…
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…
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: Weingarten’s keynote speech
In her wide-ranging keynote address July 28 at the virtual AFT Convention 2020, American Federation of Teachers President Randi…
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…
In brief: Latest from Gov. Murphy on school plans
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy spoke at length about school guidance for the upcoming academic year July 24 in…
Experts offer tips to make mask challenges easier
Using explanatory coloring pages, slowly building up their tolerance at home and setting a good example are among the…
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