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School Uniforms for Newark Students - good idea?

September 23rd, 2008

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Superintendent Search Committee

February 19th, 2008

What do you want to see in the next leader of the Newark Public Schools?
Contact the NTU at ntu@ntuaft.com and tell the Superintendent Search Committee what you think!

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Newark’s Mayor and his “Pay to Play” deals…

January 8th, 2008

Your thoughts and comments?

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MRSA

October 31st, 2007

MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

Post your questions, comments & concerns here.

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Superintendent Marion Bolden has put a hold on the original lesson plan format pending new input from NTU members and NPS professionals. Now is the time for NTU members to submit suggestions and comments in developing a new lesson plan format which is practical, useful and not time consuming.

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Welcome to the NTU’s blog on KRONOS

October 27th, 2007

Please feel free to voice your concerns & issues, ask your questions, and offer suggestions on the highly charged topic of KRONOS - NTU members speak out on Kronos: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly…

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Welcome NTU Retirees!

November 20th, 2006

Welcome…

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Re: Dana Rone

August 28th, 2006

Dana Rone wrote a letter in last Sundays Star- Ledger. She states that merit pay will increase retention. This has been proven false by most researchers. A sense of quality training and support from the Principal and Administration encourages retention. Her focus has been on vouchers and, “competition”. Ms, Rone basicly wants to dismantle public education. Please keep in touch with this issue and read the ASCD and Education week publications.

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New Teachers

June 2nd, 2006

Another school year comes to a close. Share your successes, frustrations, and aspirations. What is your wish list for the 2006-2007 school year?

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About

February 22nd, 2006

The Newark Teachers Union is New Jersey’s largest AFT local Teachers’ Union. Nearly 5,400 Teachers, Aides and Clerks provide professional instruction and non-instructional services for Newark’s children every day. The day to day operations of the NTU are handled by Jospeh DelGrosso, President and Pietro M. Petino, Executive Director who are supported by NTU full and part-time staff. NTU reaches into every elementary, middle, secondary and special schools via its Building Reps, a vital link between the Union and its members.

NTU headquarters is located in downtown Newark across from historic Symphony Hall. The NTU is easily accessible from all Newark schools and is conveniently located to Liberty International Airport, Penn Station, Garden State Parkway and the NJ Turnpike. There is ample parking which is adjacent to the building for members and visitors.

The first floor of NTU headquarters serves as the main hall for meetings for Building Reps, Executive Board members, community groups and Professional Development workshops for teachers and paraprofessionals. The NTU-AFT Labor History display and timeline are also housed on the first floor.

On the second floor, you will find the Research and Communication, Technology and Special Projects and Retiree departments. Roz Samuels, Secretary-Treasurer and the mailing and reproduction center are also located on the second floor.

The President and Executive Director’s offices as well as legal counsel and the Assistant to the Executive Director are located on the third floor.

The fourth floor is dedicated to supporting NTU members’ professional needs through the Educational Resource Center, Computer Lab, Professional Development workshops and a smaller meeting room. It is also home to the NTU Education Foundation and ER&D departments.