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Chiera, Wolfson testify in favor of Bloomfield-Montclair State merger bill

With New Jersey’s Assembly Higher Education Committee about to vote on A5470 (the Bloomfield College-Montclair State University merger bill), AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera and AFT Local 1904 President Rich Wolfson on June 5 testified in favor of the legislation, which was recently amended to remove anti-labor language.

“This move — bringing Bloomfield and Montclair together — is a statement, and we’re putting students first,” Chiera said at the State House Annex in Trenton.…

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Weingarten addresses public education’s value, challenges

AFT President Randi Weingarten on March 28 delivered an address titled “In Defense of Public Education” that delved into such issues as gun violence, school voucher programs and culture wars.

Here are select quotes from Weingarten’s address:

• “Today we renew our call for common-sense gun safety legislation, including a ban on assault weapons. … It’s an epidemic that our great nation must solve.”…

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U.S. DOE shines spotlight on AFT-supported Red Hawks Rising

The U.S. Department of Education recently featured the AFT-supported Red Hawks Rising teacher academy as part of its #InnovatED online video series.

The clip focuses on Melissa De Almeida, a senior at Newark’s East Side High School, and her quest to become a bilingual teacher. Also featured in the video are Mayida Zaal, an associate professor in Montclair State University’s teaching and learning department; Erika Plumey, a teacher at East Side; and Roger León, Newark’s superintendent.…

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Marten, Ingram salute ARP’s mark on education in joint Newark visit

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten and AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram visited Newark’s Oliver Street School on March 29 to highlight how American Rescue Plan funds have been implemented in the city’s public schools.

“Right here in your school district, you’ve used these ARP funds to provide extra tutoring to students, and that’s accelerating learning, and that’s accelerating recovery,” Marten said.…

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Weingarten visits Newark, awards AFT stipends to students in teacher academy

AFT President Randi Weingarten visited Newark’s East Side High School on Feb. 14 to deliver news that the union will be issuing spring and summer stipends of $1,200 and $2,500, respectively, to each student in the school district’s AFT-supported dual-enrollment teacher academy program.

“We want to make sure that you can dream your dreams and achieve them,” Weingarten said.…

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Murphy tackles tough questions from AFTNJ

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on June 14 virtually met with AFTNJ PreK-12 and higher education leaders to discuss the future of education in the state.

“I want to make sure I say this up front: I don’t take our partnership, your support for granted for one second, and I would love the opportunity to earn your endorsement for our reelection,” Murphy said in his opening comments.…

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Wolfson, Wallace react to MSU naming Koppell as its new president

Dr. Jonathan Koppell has been chosen as the next president of Montclair State University, its board of trustees said June 8.

“Jonathan Koppell was the clear choice for all the trustees, who were impressed with his energy, his passion and his dedication to the ideals of public higher education,” said Dr. Francis M. Cuss, the board of trustees’ chair.…

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Bridges meets with AFTNJ’s higher education leaders

Calling it “the first of many meetings,” New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges on April 16 hosted a virtual session with AFTNJ’s higher education leaders.

“Our organization has been looking forward to the opportunity to meet with you and share our concerns regarding higher education,” said Dr. Susanna Tardi, AFTNJ’s executive vice president/higher education, in her opening comments.…

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Rutgers, MSU and Rowan land on the latest Best Grad Schools list

Rutgers University’s business schools in Newark and New Brunswick tied for 44th in that category on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Grad Schools report for 2022, which was released this week.

In the education school category, New Jersey was well represented, with Rutgers (New Brunswick) ranking 47th, Montclair State University tied for 103rd and Rowan University tied for 175th.…

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Local 1904’s Sullivan blasts Montclair State’s phishing experiment

A March 16 email sent by Montclair State University to faculty members with a link to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment turned out to be phony and was later described by MSU’s information technology department as a “training message” intended for recipients to “keep your guard up.”

The phishing experiment did not go over well with Bill Sullivan, Local 1904’s vice president for external affairs.…

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Kean, Montclair State plan in-person graduations

Kean University and Montclair State University have plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies on their respective campuses this spring.

Kean’s commencements will take place May 12-16; Montclair State’s are set for June 7-19.

Meanwhile, Rowan University will have a virtual ceremony May 8, followed by small in-person ceremonies May 10-14. Rutgers University will present a virtual ceremony for the second consecutive year.…

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Montclair State’s Korotkin continues his good deed

When a woman he knew ceased keeping tabs on the news after her husband died on 9/11, Arnold Korotkin decided to help her out by regularly emailing information related to the terror attacks that he thought was beneficial.

Much has happened in the ensuing years: Korotkin’s daily emails have provided thousands of 9/11 family members with details about helpful services and much more.…

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