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Make Students Feel Valued

In the wake of the post-COVID-19 pandemic world, we are witnessing a surge in stress and anxiety among our students.

Central Office Transformation for Equitable Teaching and Learning

Central offices were set up more than a century ago to handle business and regulatory functions. Today’s schools require a fundamentally new approach.

AFSA Joins Hands with Italian School Leaders

AFSA has embarked on an official collaboration with the largest network of school leaders in Italy, Senza Zaino.

Days of Action—Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The White House is focusing on spreading the word about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program limited waiver for educators, school personnel, administrators, professors and other employees at all education levels.

Newark schools missed federal requirements for students with disabilities, state finds

After a review of district records, policies, classroom visits, and interviews with child study team members and administration, the New Jersey Department of Education found that Newark Public Schools failed to meet six federal responsibilities for students with disabilities. The state has ordered the district to take corrective action by November.

Former Newark elementary school principals take top roles at Science Park, Vocational

Both high schools are set to face more challenges following a year of learning disruptions due to COVID, student mental health, and staff burnout.

Mayor Ras J. Baraka Grand Marshal of 31st Annual Celebration of Labor Parade

On Friday, September 9, 2022 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm the Essex-West Hudson Labor Council, AFL-CIO sponsored “A Labor Day Parade and Interfaith Observance.” The parade was dedicated to the Late James A. Grogan, Jr. International President of the Insulator’s Union. The Grand Marshall was the Honorable Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark. The Deputy Grand Marshall was Doug Placa, Executive Director of JNESO-IUOE District 1.

Program Chair - Gerald Newsome, Pres. IFPTE Local 195
Co-Chair - Crystal Williams, IBEW Local 827 & Newark Board Member

Talking with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler

For Liz Shuler, the last year has been a whirlwind.

Since she unexpectedly succeeded the late Richard Trumka a year ago, and especially since the AFL-CIO Convention in Philadelphia, new federation President Shuler has raced around the country, addressing 10 union conventions and a new special Smart-TD Union leadership conference in San Francisco just in the last 2-1/2 weeks alone. 

She’s held picket-line discussions with workers forced to strike. In Minnesota, youthful organizers loaded her with suggestions on new organizing methods, targets and priorities.

DOE Invites Applicants for More Than $6 Million in Project Prevent Grant Program Funds to Support School Safety

Grants will expand capacity of local educators to implement community- and school-based strategies to help prevent community violence and mitigate the impacts of exposure to community violence.