Freedom to Read Act becomes law in N.J.
Gov. Phil Murphy on Dec. 9 signed S2421/A3446, otherwise known as the Freedom to Read Act, which “establishes requirements for…
Higgins: Post-election, don’t stay silent on what matters Most
In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, AFTNJ President Jennifer S. Higgins has released a statement reminding members…
N.J. Educator evaluation task force submits extensive report
The New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force on Sept. 30 submitted its report to Gov. Phil Murphy and…
PAF’s Paradiso marches with Perth Amboy parents, students for courtesy Busing
Perth Amboy parents and students marched Sept. 25 to the city’s Board of Education building to highlight the need…
Bill Lipkin, AFT Local 2222 President, dies at 85
United Adjunct Faculty of New Jersey/AFT Local 2222 President Bill Lipkin died July 13. He was 85. Lipkin was…
Chiera named President Emerit during last week in office
On June 24, the AFTNJ Delegate Assembly passed a resolution designating retiring AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera as President Emerit, the…
N.J. DOE’s Office of Special Education to hold its Summer Learning Institute in July
On July 8, the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Special Education will begin its Summer Learning Institute,…
Weingarten, congressional candidates Address Nation’s hot-button issues in new providence
AFT President Randi Weingarten was the closing speaker May 11 in New Providence at an event intended to counter…
Chiera joins AFT delegation at White House for Teachers of the Year event
AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera accompanied AFT President Randi Weingarten and other union officers May 2 at the White…
Higgins elected AFTNJ president, dignitaries salute retiring Chiera at convention-Conference
On April 27 in Monroe Township, AFT New Jersey held its 2024 Convention, during which Jennifer S. Higgins was…
AFT helps with launch of Educators for Biden-Harris campaign
The AFT joined Dr. Jill Biden and others April 19 in Bloomington, Minnesota, for the kickoff of the Educators…
Frank W. Viggiano, former AFTNJ president, dies at 88
Frank W. Viggiano, who served as president of AFT New Jersey in the late 1990s, died March 16 at…
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