Grants available to members affected by Ida storm
The AFTNJ-AFT Disaster Support Fund is offering direct grants of up to $250 to members in good standing who…
Biden aims to advance educational equity for Hispanic students
President Joe Biden on Sept. 13 signed an executive order to advance educational equity, excellence and economic opportunity for…
NTU’s Moore retires; AFTNJ seeks his PreK-12 VP replacement
Newark Teachers Union member Jerry Moore has retired from the Newark public school district, and he has also stepped…
Make the most of digital storytelling in class
After the successful implementation of a digital storytelling unit during the most recent school year, Connecticut high school teacher…
Teachers interviewed students for Imagining September report
During the spring, more than 200 teachers interviewed 4,000 K-12 students for an Imagining September report to get their…
NJ Spotlight News’ virtual conversation series to begin with education
“Election Conversations,” NJ Spotlight News’ five-part series of virtual discussions focusing on key issues leading up to the gubernatorial…
AFTNJ begins process to provide Ida disaster relief
One day after President Joe Biden’s visit to flood-ravaged Manville, AFT, AFTNJ and NJ HPAE leaders on Sept. 8…
AFTNJ looks to fill higher education VP post
Rutgers AAUP-AFT’s David Hughes recently stepped down as an AFTNJ higher education vice president, and AFTNJ bylaws outline the following…
Building a supportive classroom for teens and tweens
Providing support for teen and tween students can be a challenging task, “particularly for new teachers,” writes Tennessee high…
ACE Engage workshop addresses inclusion for students with disabilities
Dahlia Shaewitz of the Institute for Educational Leadership will facilitate a two-part American Council on Education workshop about the…
Drive teaching and learning with an outdoor program
According to Mike Chapman, a former instructor with the Cadet Corps Leadership Program at St. John’s College High School in…
Empower students by having them co-create notes
There’s an element of risk involved when an educator shares classroom ownership with students, writes special education teacher Rachel…
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