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NTU Update - July 17, 2020

Reopening Update

We are aware that many districts are slowly releasing their return to school plans. Given the size and blend of public, private and charter schools in Newark, we would expect it to take longer than the suburbs. We are patiently waiting for the release and our subsequent review of Newark's finalized plan. We have been in constant contact with the all stakeholders throughout the process and learning from the Summer School pilot program.

Enjoy your summer, safely.

https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/07/teachers-want-to-go-back-to-school-if-its-safe-but-they-worry-it-wont-be

NTU Update - July 3, 2020

School Reopening and COVID FAQ’s Video

Over on Youtube, President John Abeigon and Director of Research Mike Maillaro put together a twenty question FAQ from the surveys we received from our members discussing School Reopening and Covid-19. As more information comes out from the state and district, we will likely be adding more videos. This is our first attempt at video content. Let us know how we did!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRPpKi8UsXs

One of the biggest questions we hear is "Why are we reopening schools at all?"

Schools are the definition of a necessary service. Our students face

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PRESIDENT'S REPORT

I want to thank all of you and express our deepest admiration for all that you are doing during this national health crisis to promote the ongoing distance learning/distance teaching and supplemental services that is taking place in the state’s largest school system. You’re doing a great job!!

While our return to work date is still indefinite, we do have some good news to share. Many of our tasks will soon be online: lesson plans, I.E.P.’s, etc. Also, we have been able to confirm that Spring Recess 2020 is still on the calendar and will be followed.

Working together with the

NTU Update - March 20, 2020

Colleagues,

I hope all of you are feeling well given the circumstances. We see that most of you have already established a work from home system and routine, that’s positive. I want you to know how very proud of you we all are here at the NTU. As the state’s largest school district all eyes are upon us to see how well we are handling the situation and so far so good. We’re simply the best!!!

There are little glitches here and there, and members are still receiving support and representation. The union building is lightly staffed and, for the most part, we are answering questions and resolving