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In This issue:

  1. SLC Updates
  2. Non-Tenured information
  3. NTU Hall of Fame Dinner
  4. AFT Affordability Clinic
  5. Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month
  6. NBOE Benefits Open Enrollment

AND MUCH MORE!



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MAY 11, 2026 EDITION

Message from the Superintendent

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

The end of the school year is filled with many exciting culminating activities. The list of people who assist in making all the incredible events happen literally spans the entire organization, and I recognize and commend them. Below are a few highlights of upcoming events; some are information for you, about you, or require an action, so please read carefully.

Principal for a Day - May 27: As part of this District-wide program, each principal has identified and invited a

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In This Issue:

  1. Mental Health Awareness Month
  2. Evaluation Update
  3. Non-Tenured Information
  4. How do Religious Holidays work?
  5. Benefits Open Enrollment
  6. NTU Debt Clinic
  7. African American Heritage Parade Organizaton Family Day

AND MORE!



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Feeling overwhelmed by student loan debt? You are not alone — and you are not “a loan.” 💙💛

The Newark Teachers Union Membership Debt Clinic is here to help members and their families better understand their options, reduce financial stress, and move toward a more secure financial future.

📅 May 13, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 NTU Office
1019 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Join us for an informative session designed to provide guidance, resources, and support for navigating student loan debt and financial wellness.

✅ Learn about available options
✅ Get connected to trusted resources
✅ Take steps toward financial freedom

Register today using the QR code on the flyer or visit:
NTU Connect Debt Clinic Registration Link

#NewarkTeachersUnion #NTU #DebtClinic #FinancialWellness #StudentLoanSupport #UnionStrong #Educators #NewarkNJ #FinancialFreedom

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Equity Is Not Excess: Defending Newark’s School Investment  

by John M. Abeigon, President, Newark Teachers Union

In recent weeks, several politicians have taken to social media to try to score easy points by suggesting that Newark Public Schools is somehow to blame for the financial challenges facing other districts. These claims are not only misleading, they risk pitting communities against one another by playing on fear, framing suburban students and Newark’s students as if their interests are in conflict.

The reality tells a very different story.

Newark serves one of the most diverse and high

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