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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Online symposium covers in-person, remote learning strategies
AFT is sponsoring a free online event Sept. 12 that will feature practical ideas and strategies for teachers and…
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Weingarten: No trust or confidence due to chaos, lack of resources
AFT President Randi Weingarten and former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan were guests Sept. 7 on MSNBC’s “All In…
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Discussion explores hunger on college campuses
Temple University professor of sociology and medicine Sara Goldrick-Rab will participate in “Fighting Food Insecurity,” a discussion about school…
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Murphy: 607 school reopening plans finalized
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy on Sept. 4 said that 607 school reopening plans have been finalized. In addition, he…
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School safeguards, legalities on parallel path
Health and safety are legitimate concerns for teachers and students as they return to classrooms for the new academic…
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