Murphy, Fauci discuss N.J. school reopenings
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sept. 24 spoke via Zoom about the…
Weingarten guests on Ms. magazine’s podcast
The latest episode of “On the Issues With Michele Goodwin,” a Ms. magazine podcast, featured AFT President Randi Weingarten,…
Webinar has tools for children to understand migration
Re-Imagining Migration founder Adam Strom and journalist Jo Napolitano will share resources and lesson activities to help children better…
Weingarten-Abrams talk follows ‘All In’ screening
As part of its Share My Lesson series, AFT will present a virtual screening Sept. 23 of “All In:…
New rules for N.J. teacher evaluations coming soon
Public school teachers will be evaluated this academic year, but not in the usual way, and educators will be…
Chiera supports restoration of N.J. millionaires tax
AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera has issued the following statement on New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s Sept. 17 announcement…
Parents, teachers prioritize health of students, staff in reopening schools, polls show
Recent polls of parents and teachers by Hart Research Associates show that protecting the health of students and staff…
State school nurse consultant bill becomes law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Sept. 14 signed a variety of bills into law, among them one that…
Apply now for an AFT Innovation Fund COVID-19 response grant
Local and state K-12 and PSRP affiliates may submit applications for an AFT Innovation Fund COVID-19 response grant. The…
Murphy responds to Ruiz’s comment about the education budget being ‘shameful’
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Sept. 11 was asked his thoughts on state Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz characterizing…
Start Strong provides in-class feedback
New Jersey’s Department of Education this week said it has developed a support resource called Start Strong, described as…
Local 3977 teacher recaps first day back at school
It’s going to be “a school year like no other,” says Jennifer Robbin, a member of the Garfield Federation…
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