Contact: Nat Bender, 908-377-0393, nbender@aftnj.org
Credit Senator’s vision for education and New Jersey that works for all
MONTCLAIR…Senator Barbara Buono has an exemplary record of support for public education and will be a great governor for students, teachers and New Jersey families, according to American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ) President Donna M. Chiera. “We looked at the policy differences to make our decision and on behalf of 30,000 members in pre-kindergarten to 12 school districts and college campuses throughout the state, I am proud to announce our enthusiastic endorsement of Senator Barbara Buono for governor.”
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the AFT and its members who work everyday to build the foundation of New Jersey’s future,” Senator Buono said. “Governor Christie has left our education system in shambles – local school districts are underfunded, an alarming number of students are choosing to leave New Jersey to pursue higher education, and student debt continues to saddle the next generation.
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