National School Walkout: Newark Teachers Union Report
Many Newark schools participated in the National Walk-Out on Wednesday, March 14. The local produced a document with pictures,…
State Budget: Murphy Proposes Increases for Education, Minimum Wage and Transit
Governor Phil Murphy laid out a progressive economic platform in his first state economic address Tuesday, April 13. Gov….
Educators and Communities Need to Listen to Students and Work Together To Stop Gun Violence
American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ) President Donna M. Chiera is reaching out to leaders of nearly 50…
Newark Schools – Handing Back The Keys Is A Start
Twenty-two years of state takeover of the Newark Public Schools came to an end on February 1, 2018. Books…
April 20: Join the National Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools
I pledge to join the National Day of Action on April 20 to Protect Students Against Gun Violence. I…
In N.J., new administration giving ‘pause’ to charter schools
Maddie Hanna, The Inquirer Murphy, a Democrat, named leaders of the New Jersey Education Association and American Federation of…
More N.J. adults are flunking the GED. Here’s why.
By Kelly Heyboer, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com When test makers overhauled the GED nearly four years ago, they…
Profile: Newark Interim Superintendent Could Be In For The Long Haul
John Mooney, NJ Spotlight Robert Gregory rises through the school ranks as Newark regains local control […] A teacher…
Take Action: DeVos Report Card
Help us educate the secretary on great things happening in public schools in your community and why we’re #PublicSchoolProud,…
Art, Storytelling and Social Justice Educational Symposium
WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 2018 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm WHERE: Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, located…
Murphy turns to Asbury Park for N.J.’s next education commissioner
By Brent Johnson, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Gov.-elect Phil Murphy announced Friday he’s nominating the superintendent of Asbury…
State approves plan transitioning Newark Public Schools to local control
By Leah Mishkin, Correspondent Not everyone has been a supporter of how Newark Public Schools have been run. The…
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