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…
Video: Reclaiming the Promise in Newark
With 20 years of state-control over their schools and a Christie-appointed superintendent that dictates without community input, Newark teachers,…
The Auditor: Christie, education leader go from friendly to foes again
Just 13 months ago, Gov. Chris Christie and Randi Weingarten, national president of the American Federation of Teachers, were…
Reclaiming the Promise Monday, Dec. 9
National Day of Action to Reclaim the Promise of Public Education December 9, 2013 3:30 PM 30 Clinton Street…
Fight Back Against the Assault on Public Education: Dec. 9 Day of Action
By Bob Braun The assault on public education isn’t confined to Newark or Montclair or Highland Park or Camden….
Help the Philippines: Donate to AFT Disaster Relief Fund
The entire AFT family is heartbroken by the loss of life and devastation caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan. We…
Teachers union leader urges Chris Christie to apologize to teacher he yelled at
By Valerie Strauss American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten sent a letter to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie…
Student Debt and Dwindling Public Resources for Higher Education Threaten Americans’ Access to College, AFT Report Finds
WASHINGTON—As education leaders across the nation are calling on Congress to act before July 1 to prevent student loan…
Controversial teacher prep ranking gives top grades to Kean, Rutgers-Camden, Seton Hall
By Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger Kean University, Rutgers-Camden and Seton Hall University were among the schools earning top marks…
AFT on the Passing of U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg
WASHINGTON-Statement of American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, AFT New Jersey President Donna Chiera, and Health Professionals and…
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