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,…
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…
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…
Holloway’s new ‘ambition’ is to open Rutgers campuses at 50% capacity for spring
Noting that a lot needs to go right “to get to that place,” Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway told…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dehmer: Resources for tech-based instruction coming soon
During Gov. Phil Murphy’s Sept. 2 media briefing, N.J. Department of Education Interim Commissioner Kevin Dehmer said resources will…
Murphy earmarks $250M for child care
Speaking from the Edgar Child Care Center in Metuchen, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Aug. 28 shared details…
College students in virtual-learning scenarios seek tuition refunds
Montclair State University sophomore Jenna Jenkins is among the New Jersey college students who would like a tuition refund…
N.J. school districts adjust plans to account for heat, requests for leave of absence
School districts around New Jersey are making changes to their reopening plans based on building conditions and personnel situations….
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