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Statement from Newark Teacher Union president John M. Abeigon about lead in water at school

Bynbender March 10, 2016

We are extremely concerned for our children and well as our members who staff schools where lead is in…

Bynbender February 19, 2016

By John Mooney […] Some names were conspicuously missing from the letter to Christie, including some outspoken critics of…

Bynbender February 3, 2016

By John M. Abeigon Financial openness is just the beginning. Corporate-sponsored charter schools need to authenticate their undocumented successes…

Bynbender February 2, 2016February 2, 2016

By Dan Ivers, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — The Newark Public Schools’ controversial plan to unilaterally switch…

Bynbender December 17, 2015

By Deborah Smith Gregory Alliance for the Newark Public Schools has replaced the destructive corporate reforms imposed on us…

Bynbender December 2, 2015

By John Mooney Remaining funds from Zuckerberg gift will help finance program based on boosting involvement in decision-making at…

ByAFTNJ October 27, 2015

By John Mooney Charter-school advocates clash with teachers’ union leader, students disrupt gathering and chant ‘Cerf must go’ Protesting…

ByAFTNJ October 27, 2015

NEWARK – Just three months after his appointment, it appears the welcome wagon for Superintendent of Schools Christopher Cerf…

ByAFTNJ October 21, 2015

Community, students, parents and educators show support for public education in Newark.

ByAFTNJ October 6, 2015

By Dan Ivers | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK – New York-based Uncommon Schools is hoping to build a new…

ByAFTNJ October 2, 2015

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. – It was hailed as a breakthrough when the bargain was struck:…

ByAFTNJ September 10, 2015

By Dan Ivers | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK – Where exactly did $200 million go? It’s a…