In less than a month, we will have the opportunity to put New Jersey back on the right track. On November 7th, we can either elect a governor who will continue the failed policies of the Christie administration or elect a real champion for working people. Our union has endorsed Phil Murphy for Governor and Sheila Oliver for Lieutenant Governor because we know they will fight for us.
PRTA in the Community
NTU LGBTQ COMMITTEE/NETWORK - School districts nationwide are facing increased concerns over giving voice, protection, and resources to their LGBTQ students, and staff. Recent events in Newark serve to highlight that concern, here, as well. The Newark Teacher’s Union has taken notice.
The NTU Executive Board is revamping our Social Justice and Community Engagement Committee and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
At this meeting, we want to discuss your concerns, hear your ideas, and show you how to get involved!
Join NTU Vice Presidents Chris Canik and Yvette Jordan in developing an action plan for the 2017-2018 school year and beyond!
Monday, October 30, 2017 4:00 PM—5:30 PM
Newark Teachers Union
1019 Broad Street, Newarlk NJ
Parking Available behind building
Some information from the Office of the State Comptroller to SEBAC about Preferred Providers
Plus, a letter about the Anthem/Hartford Healthcare dispute
The Fall Luncheon was attended by sixty colleagues from our member chapters (Commack, Elwood, Harborfields, Hauppauge, Huntington, Kings Park, Northport, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Sachem, Smithtown and Three Village). VOTE/COPE Chair June Smith gave an update on NYSUT’S phone campaign to defeat the Constitutional Convention proposition.
Below you'll find the link to the October-November-December Newsletter. Remember, click on the link ending in .pdf to view it.
http://unit47.ct.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2017-10/octnovdec.pdf
After hearing from teachers, principals, superintendents and local school boards, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved modest changes to the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan. The changes aim to ease the “sticker shock” expected to lower school letter grades when tougher standards are imposed.
LFT President Larry Carter urged the board to adopt a four-point plan proposed by school superintendents, instead of the harsh BESE plan that would see many schools drop at least one letter grade.
