This teachers union wants to lead change in N.J.
By Bob Braun/Star-Ledger Columnist Any time both Gov. Chris Christie and Barbara Keshishian, the president of the New Jersey…
Improvements to Perth Amboy school discipline policy sought
By Suzanne Russell PERTH AMBOY — School district staff members are looking for improvements to the discipline policy this…
Questions remain about sabbaticals for state college faculty
By David Karas/The Times EWING — Although a tentative agreement was drafted last week between the state and the…
Another university on the ropes
By Bob Ingle. TRENTON — While the focus of higher education turmoil has been on South Jersey with the…
Video: State Colleges Reach Tentative Labor Contract; Union Rep Says State Workers Not Greedy
The union representing faculty and professional staff at nine state colleges and universities has reached a tentative contract after…
Kean University officials vow to keep school’s accreditation
By Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger William Perlman/The Star-Ledger. Student Protest signs are posted outside Kean Hall as the Kean University…
Kean University on probation
By Bob Ingle Kean University hired former Gov. Jim McGreevey to teach ethics and became a national joke. Now…
College Council reaches tentative agreement for contract at state colleges and universities
Member activism helped achieve accord for full-time faculty, librarians and professional staff EDISON… The Council of New Jersey State…
Compromise led to deal on teacher tenure
By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press […] But leaders of both the NJEA and the American Federation of Teachers said…
Reorganization a first step towards prioritizing student success and medical care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2012 MEDIA CONTACT: Nat Bender, Communications Director American Federation of Teachers NJ (908) 377-0393….
Press release: State Teachers Federation Commends ‘Teacher Effectiveness and Accountability for the Children of New Jersey Act,’ Calls for Improvement in Appeals Process Language
Clarification of Scope of Appeal Process Would Make Legislation Stronger EDISON, N.J.—The American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ)…
Press release: Newark groups rally for continuation of healthcare and community services
MEDIA CONTACTS: Nat Bender, Communications Director American Federation of Teachers NJ (908) 377-0393 Cliff Freid, New Jersey Area Director…
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