Arbitrator rules in favor of NTU in COVID quarantine grievance
The Newark Teachers Union (Local 481) scored a major victory Nov. 23 when arbitrator Robert C. Gifford ruled that Newark…
U.S. DOE seeks public comment on Stronger Connections FAQs
Through Dec. 19, the U.S. Department of Education is seeking public comment on the draft FAQs related to the…
Paradiso, Pereira join task force addressing N.J. teacher shortage
Perth Amboy Federation President Pat Paradiso and Newark Teachers Union member Silvia Pereira will be the AFT representatives on…
SXSW EDU 2023 expands its lineup
More than 40 sessions were recently added to the lineup for SXSW EDU 2023, taking place March 6-9 in…
Murphy establishes teacher shortage task force
Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed Executive Order No. 309, which establishes a task force to address the shortage of…
Raise the Bar supports career-connected learning
On Nov. 14, the U.S. Department of Education launched Raise the Bar: Unlocking Career Success, a Biden-Harris administration initiative…
Interactive session covers how pandemic has affected special education
Join Education Week staff members Nov. 16 for the virtual discussion “How Schools Are Helping Special Education Students Recover…
Aoki to lead TeachRock class on growth mindset
DJ-producer Steve Aoki will discuss his experiences in the entertainment industry and share how he’s harnessed his creativity in…
U.S. DOE’s ‘Raising the Bar’ series continues Nov. 10
In late October, the U.S. Department of Education launched its “Raising the Bar” literacy-math series to address academic recovery….
Murphy expands access to STEM education
Gov. Phil Murphy on Nov. 2 signed S2563, which amends the New Jersey Department of Education’s grant program for…
Teaching materials aplenty for Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month, and teaching materials from myriad sources can be accessed online for free….
New SML webinars explore games literacy and more
In collaboration with the Chicago Teachers Union Foundation’s Quest Center, AFT’s Share My Lesson will present new webinars in…
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