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.
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:
Of the many difficult decisions superintendents have to make, I am confident that the closing of schools for inclement weather is close to the top of the list.
Each time, the decision to close school is made after a thorough and careful review of multiple factors, with the health and safety of students and staff as our top priority. Please know that the indicators for making this difficult decision were met last week. As soon as I knew my decision, everyone was notified immediately so they could
The impact of excellent teachers on students' lives cannot be understated. As we edge into the last month of school, it is with great pleasure that we use this space to acknowledge two of the many fine teachers in Newark Public Schools. We want to honor Wahab Ashraf, who teaches College Prep and Advanced Placement biology classes to students from Science Park High School. Mr. Ashraf was named the Outstanding NJ Secondary School Teacher by Princeton University this past May. He is one of only four teachers to receive