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2026 NTU Hall of Fame and Scholarship

Applications, forms, and more information about our upcoming event.

NTU COPE

What's at stake for members and their families? Working families deserve effective representation in government. The first step is to elect people who will stand up for what's right. NTU COPE works to support candidates for local, state and national office who will fight for such important issues as:

Union Plus Benefits

Through the AFT Plus/Union Plus program, Union members receive discounts on everything from car rentals to hotels to pet insurance. This is a terrific benefit that more people need to take advantage of.

NTU Education Foundation Corp.

The Newark Teachers Union Education Foundation is committed to empowering students and educators through scholarships and professional development. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/ntuedfoundation and on Instagram: @ntuedfoundation

NTU Update - 1/9/2026

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In This Issue:

Happy New Year!
NTU Makes Good Neighbors
Paycheck Changes in January
NTU Member of the Month
Union Plus - Discounts and Scholarships
Disney on Ice Discounted tickets
NTU Hall of Fame and Scholarship
NTU Connect - Paint and Sip

And more!

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NBOE Teacher Talk - January 5, 2026

NTU Update - 12/23/2025

Colleagues,

Just a quick update before we go about some real positive changes to NJFLA that are working their way through the legislature!

And don't forget to check out last Friday's NTU Update where we talked about upcoming NTU events like Ice Skating on December 20th, Paint and Sip at the NTU on January 16th, and our upcoming Hall of Fame/Scholarship Dinner!

Have a great holiday week!

Mike Maillaro

Director of Research and Communication

Newark Teachers Union, Local 481

AFT/AFL-CIO

973-643-8430 Ext 20

mmaillaro@newarkteachersunion.com

NTU Update - 12/19/2025

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In This Issue:

Happy Holidays!
T'Was The Night Before Winter Break
Upcoming NTU Connect Events!
NTU Scholarship and Hall of Fame

And More!

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NBOE Teacher Talk - 12/15/2025

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

As we approach winter recess, we want to encourage you to take a moment to reflect on all that has been accomplished so far this school year. You and your students have put in unwavering effort, and your students’ progress is a testament to your commitment and dedication. Additionally, please be mindful that the new year provides us with an opportunity to reset and reground ourselves in what is most important to the success and well-being of our students.

As shared during District Staff Convocation 2025 in August, please be reminded that January 2, 2026 is an Administrative Day for all District staff.

On behalf of everyone here at the District, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to you and your families. May your holidays be joyful and the new year bring continued growth and blessings.

Warm regards,
Superintendent León, Deputy Superintendent Severe, and Assistant Superintendent Esteves

On her very first day of student teaching at Linden Avenue Middle School in Red Hook, N.Y., Martha Strever pushed, pulled and pounded on the school’s door, which was locked. No one came. Where was everybody? It was, after all, the first day of school.

It turned out everybody was exactly where they were supposed to be: inside, having entered through the school’s front entrance. Strever had been knocking on a side door. Flustered but undeterred, she not only found her way inside, she also found her life’s calling.