Chiera responds to Gov. Murphy’s executive order
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Aug. 12 said he is signing an executive order “officially clearing both our…
Webinars cover school safety for labor and management
“The Road to Reopening Schools,” a webinar series covering health and safety measures for labor and management, begins Aug….
AFT members anxious about schools reopening
“When it comes to the pandemic, we have to look to the science and not the politics,” said Florida…
Baraka, Abeigon not in favor of children in schools
Count Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Newark Teachers Union President John Abeigon among those who are against the idea…
AFT’s ‘Pause Button’ ads call for stimulus bill
Two new American Federation of Teachers ads are urging Congress to pass a stimulus bill to provide funding for…
Gov. Murphy: No news on schools
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy did not have much to say related to school reopening plans during his Aug….
It’s Educator Appreciation Week at Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme stores are celebrating Educator Appreciation Week from Aug. 10-14 with a tasty offer. Teachers can receive a…
N.J. DOE posts school reopening FAQ list
As a supplement to “The Road Back,” the New Jersey Department of Education has posted a list of frequently…
U.S. students talk about being back at school
Less than a week after starting her school year, a freshman volleyball player in Indianapolis received test results saying…
Special educators feeling extra pressure from online learning
Local 1904’s Dr. Jennifer Goeke says K-12 teachers of students with disabilities already had their hands full implementing every student’s Individual…
Weingarten talks safety strikes and more on CBSN
In an Aug. 3 interview with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero, AFT President Randi Weingarten addressed the union’s main criteria in…
Newark teachers must take COVID-19 tests
Leading up to the new academic year, Newark’s public school teachers will have to be tested for COVID-19, and…
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