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…
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…
Collaborative Approach Necessary for Improving New Jersey Schools
EDISON…Statement from AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera on Governor Chris Christie’s call for extending school days and years. “The…
A year after teacher compensation overhaul, Newark has paid $1.3M in bonuses
By Peggy McGlone/The Star-Ledger A year after Newark overhauled its teacher compensation system – replacing automatic salary increases with…
Newark Teachers Decry Super’s Performance
By Marc Bussanich Newark, NJ—Around the country on Monday numerous teacher union members rallied in cities and towns to…
New Era Of Cooperation In Newark Schools Gives Way To Animosity
By John Mooney One year after celebrated signing of teacher contract, national union president charges officials have reneged on…
Hundreds blast Christie and Superintendent Anderson during rally for Newark schools
By Peggy McGlone/The Star-Ledger NEWARK — Carrying signs declaring “Cami Must Go” and chanting “Stand up, fight back,” Newark…
Kean trustees unanimously deny tenure to six professors
By Stephen Stirling/The Star-Ledger TOMS RIVER — After a day of emotional protests, the Kean University Board of Trustees…
Press release: Faculty & Librarians Vote ‘No Confidence’ in Kean University Academic Leadership
Allegations of plagiarism, academically unsound tenure denials cited in 96% rejection UNION, NJ…Kean Federation of Teachers President Dr. James…
Newark Teachers Join Call to Reclaim Promise of Public Education
Campaign launches with weekly outreach and community rally NEWARK, New Jersey – Calling for an end to school closures…
Rutgers Faculty Denied Opportunity to Address the Board of Governors
Representatives of the Rutgers AAUP-AFT, feeling stuck in protracted negotiations with the Barchi administration, plan to present petitions to…
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