AFT New Jersey
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The American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ) is a federation of unions representing 30,000 education workers in prekindergarten to 12 school districts, private, religious and charter schools.
ACTION IN TRENTON: A3581, a bill that requires a public institution of higher education to post certain information (such as the average time-to-degree completion and annual fiscal monitoring report) on its website, passed the General Assembly on Dec. 8.
December 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
ACTION IN TRENTON: A3581, a bill that requires a public institution of higher education to post certain information (such as the average time-to-degree completion and annual fiscal monitoring report) on its website, passed the General Assembly on Dec. 8.
After Rounds of Budget Cuts, Rider U. President Says It Was ‘Nowhere Near Enough’
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Why a College Says It Had to Cut 20 Percent of Its Faculty
Rider University in New Jersey is right-sizing after being placed on probation by its accreditor. But an exhausted faculty is losing faith after several rounds of reductions.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
After Rounds of Budget Cuts, Rider U. President Says It Was ‘Nowhere Near Enough’
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From K-12 Dive:
Do federal privacy laws require schools to protect — or reveal — students’ LGBTQ+ identity?
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Do federal privacy laws require schools to protect — or reveal — students’ LGBTQ+ identity?
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Do federal privacy laws require schools to protect — or reveal — students’ LGBTQ+ identity?
At a House hearing, lawmakers were divided on how FERPA and PPRA apply, as the Trump administration has used them to crack down on schools and districts protecting these students.
www.k12dive.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
From K-12 Dive:
Do federal privacy laws require schools to protect — or reveal — students’ LGBTQ+ identity?
www.k12dive.com/news/do-ferp...
Do federal privacy laws require schools to protect — or reveal — students’ LGBTQ+ identity?
www.k12dive.com/news/do-ferp...
ACTION IN TRENTON: A4121, a bill that eliminates the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment — also known as the high school exit exam — passed the full Assembly today. (Only six states still require the test.)
December 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
ACTION IN TRENTON: A4121, a bill that eliminates the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment — also known as the high school exit exam — passed the full Assembly today. (Only six states still require the test.)
“Public schools need to be strengthened, not abandoned. … [School vouchers are] about undermining the pluralism that we need as a diverse society, as a society that comes together in terms of public schooling.” — @aft.org President Randi Weingarten
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December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
“Public schools need to be strengthened, not abandoned. … [School vouchers are] about undermining the pluralism that we need as a diverse society, as a society that comes together in terms of public schooling.” — @aft.org President Randi Weingarten
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From The EDU Ledger:
College Completion Rates Hold Steady as Pandemic-Era Students Reach Six-Year Mark
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College Completion Rates Hold Steady as Pandemic-Era Students Reach Six-Year Mark
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College Completion Rates Hold Steady as Pandemic-Era Students Reach Six-Year Mark
National data shows dual enrollment students significantly more likely to earn credentials.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
From The EDU Ledger:
College Completion Rates Hold Steady as Pandemic-Era Students Reach Six-Year Mark
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College Completion Rates Hold Steady as Pandemic-Era Students Reach Six-Year Mark
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Democrats are comfortable fighting Trump, but to change the country we need to do more than critique; Americans want solutions & there’s lots of room to work on economic pathways to success and creating opportunity for all. Thanks @DashaBurns for the conversation. www.politico.com/video/2025/1...
Economy & Education: U.S. trade rep. Greer and teacher's union head Weingarten | The Conversation
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December 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Democrats are comfortable fighting Trump, but to change the country we need to do more than critique; Americans want solutions & there’s lots of room to work on economic pathways to success and creating opportunity for all. Thanks @DashaBurns for the conversation. www.politico.com/video/2025/1...
From K-12 Dive:
How to combat misinformation and disinformation in the classroom
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How to combat misinformation and disinformation in the classroom
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How to combat misinformation and disinformation in the classroom
Socratic questioning is among strategies educators can use to prompt students to think critically and become more media-savvy, experts say.
www.k12dive.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
From K-12 Dive:
How to combat misinformation and disinformation in the classroom
www.k12dive.com/news/how-to-...
How to combat misinformation and disinformation in the classroom
www.k12dive.com/news/how-to-...
“I have to hope that I do not have another medical crisis in 2026. That’s my current health plan.” — Rutgers adjunct prof. Tom Moomjy today speaking to the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee about the cost of living & health care
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December 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“I have to hope that I do not have another medical crisis in 2026. That’s my current health plan.” — Rutgers adjunct prof. Tom Moomjy today speaking to the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee about the cost of living & health care
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From Education Week:
Parent Engagement Is About More Than Who Shows Up to Family Night
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Parent Engagement Is About More Than Who Shows Up to Family Night
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Parent Engagement Is About More Than Who Shows Up to Family Night (Opinion)
School leaders should treat families as partners, not spectators. Here are 7 strategies.
www.edweek.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
From Education Week:
Parent Engagement Is About More Than Who Shows Up to Family Night
www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
Parent Engagement Is About More Than Who Shows Up to Family Night
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Author Jennifer B. Wallace will be a SXSW EDU keynote speaker; save $50 if you register for the learning festival by Dec. 4:
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December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Author Jennifer B. Wallace will be a SXSW EDU keynote speaker; save $50 if you register for the learning festival by Dec. 4:
sxswedu.com/attend/
sxswedu.com/attend/
From The Hechinger Report:
OPINION: Funding high-quality teacher preparation programs should be the highest priority for policymakers
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OPINION: Funding high-quality teacher preparation programs should be the highest priority for policymakers
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OPINION: Funding high-quality teacher preparation programs should be the highest priority for policymakers
Other than parents, teachers are the adults who spend the most time with our children. Amidst the chaos of our current education politics, there is great opportunity, to do a better job of…
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December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
From The Hechinger Report:
OPINION: Funding high-quality teacher preparation programs should be the highest priority for policymakers
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OPINION: Funding high-quality teacher preparation programs should be the highest priority for policymakers
hechingerreport.org/opinion-fund...
From Edutopia:
Creating Moments of Calm in the Weeks Before Winter Break
www.edutopia.org/article/crea...
Creating Moments of Calm in the Weeks Before Winter Break
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Creating Moments of Calm in the Weeks Before Winter Break
When engagement wanes before a long vacation, teachers can introduce mindful breaks to help students reset and refocus.
www.edutopia.org
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
From Edutopia:
Creating Moments of Calm in the Weeks Before Winter Break
www.edutopia.org/article/crea...
Creating Moments of Calm in the Weeks Before Winter Break
www.edutopia.org/article/crea...
From Education Week:
Don’t 86 the Six-Seven: Those Annoying Kid Trends Actually Have a Purpose
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Don’t 86 the Six-Seven: Those Annoying Kid Trends Actually Have a Purpose
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Don't 86 the Six-Seven: Those Annoying Kid Trends Actually Have a Purpose
Children's culture can seem bizarre, but these fads can boost their social development.
www.edweek.org
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
From Education Week:
Don’t 86 the Six-Seven: Those Annoying Kid Trends Actually Have a Purpose
www.edweek.org/leadership/d...
Don’t 86 the Six-Seven: Those Annoying Kid Trends Actually Have a Purpose
www.edweek.org/leadership/d...
To register for this webinar, taking place Dec. 7 at 6:15 p.m. ET, click here:
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November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
To register for this webinar, taking place Dec. 7 at 6:15 p.m. ET, click here:
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From The New York Times:
I’m a Professor. A.I. Has Changed My Classroom, but Not for the Worse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
I’m a Professor. A.I. Has Changed My Classroom, but Not for the Worse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
I’m a Professor. A.I. Has Changed My Classroom, but Not for the Worse.
My students’ easy access to chatbots forced me to make humanities instruction even more human.
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
From The New York Times:
I’m a Professor. A.I. Has Changed My Classroom, but Not for the Worse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
I’m a Professor. A.I. Has Changed My Classroom, but Not for the Worse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
From Education Week:
A Principal Publicly Thanked Each Staff Member. Here’s What Happened
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A Principal Publicly Thanked Each Staff Member. Here’s What Happened
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A Principal Publicly Thanked Each Staff Member. Here’s What Happened
Each November, this principal personally thanks every employee, from teachers to cafeteria workers.
www.edweek.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
From Education Week:
A Principal Publicly Thanked Each Staff Member. Here’s What Happened
www.edweek.org/leadership/a...
A Principal Publicly Thanked Each Staff Member. Here’s What Happened
www.edweek.org/leadership/a...