Christie Agrees to In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants
By Kirk Semple The New Jersey Legislature approved legislation on Thursday that would allow students without legal immigration status…
Newark mayoral candidate Ras Baraka criticizes school overhaul
By Peggy McGlone/The Star-Ledger NEWARK — Newark mayoral candidate and South Ward Councilman Ras Baraka blasted the school reorganization plan released…
Chris Christie signs bill granting in-state tuition to N.J. immigrants
By Christopher Baxter/The Star-Ledger TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie today signed landmark legislation granting thousands of students who grew…
Sagi Recognized for Health and Safety Training Prowess
AFTNJ Higher Education Vice President Joyce S. Sagi received an Educator/Trainer Award from the National Council for Occupational Safety…
Newark school restructuring includes plans to put charters in district buildings
By Peggy McGlone/The Star-Ledger As part of a comprehensive plan to overhaul the state’s largest school district, Newark Schools…
70 percent of N.J. schools volunteer to try out new assessments
By Peggy McGlone/The Star-Ledger Seventy percent of New Jersey’s school districts and charter schools have volunteered to give the…
White Honored by New Labor
URA-AFT Social Justice chair Karen White was recognized by New Labor Saturday for her work on social justice issues…
Thomas Edison AFT Giving Back
AFT Local 4277 at Thomas Edison State College has instituted a scholarship for graduate students, according to local President…
State’s Urban Schools Need Extensive Repairs And Expansion, Report Says
By John Mooney As many as one-third of education facilities in NJ are not in compliance or up to…
New Jersey teachers among highest paid in the country
By Alex Napoliello/NJ.com Teachers in New Jersey are the sixth highest paid in the country, according to a study…
A union push to organize Philly-area college adjuncts
Susan Snyder, Inquirer Staff Writer Jennie Shanker committed to teaching two classes in sculpture at a Philadelphia college for…
Newark makes strides on new teachers’ contract: Editorial
By Star-Ledger Editorial Board It was a little more than a year ago that Newark teachers overwhelmingly approved a…
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