Teacher Morale

Newark Teachers and Students Confront ‘Low Morale’ and ‘Extreme Frustration’ With Return to Remote Instruction

From Newark Teachers Union President John Abeigon: I hear your calls for clarity, and I am giving it to you…

3 years ago

Asbury Park Update: Superintendent Has Egg On His Face

Administrative Leaves: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board approves the return dates of the staff on administrative…

3 years ago

Two Tales of One City: Roger León’s Phoniness vs. Newark Teachers’ Gloom

A press release published yesterday from Newark Public Schools acclaims the glory that emanated from a parent conference called "Hope…

3 years ago

Asbury Park Update: ‘People Are Leaving in Droves’ Except for ‘New’ Arrivals

The Asbury Park Public Schools District has a problem. Is it shrinking enrollment? No. Is it the teachers who say,…

3 years ago

Asbury Park Teachers Speak Out: ‘I Would Send My Child Here Over My Dead Body’

Last Friday, in response to pleas from its membership, the leaders of the Asbury Park Education Association released the results…

3 years ago

Is There Really a Teacher Shortage in NJ? Let’s All Take a Deep Breath

Major media is ablaze with dire predictions about imminent teacher shortages due to pandemic stress and burn-out. Certainly, teachers have…

3 years ago

Asbury Park Acting Superintendent and Teacher Union President Respond to NJ Education Report Article

Late last week Asbury Park Schools District Acting Superintendent Dr. Rashawn Adams posted on Twitter and Instagram a response to…

3 years ago

Tempers Rising in Asbury Park: Broken AC, Staff Suspensions, and Community Unrest

Frustration is mounting in Asbury Park among parents, staff members, and residents . Here's a round-up of what people are…

3 years ago

Asbury Park Union Files Grievance While Central Office Staff Have a Party

Yesterday the Asbury Park Education Association filed a grievance against the district because teachers are getting blamed for an extension…

4 years ago

Asbury Park Superintendent Needs a Math Lesson

Friday morning Asbury Park staff and students arrived at school to find that Superintendent Sancha Gray was closing the district…

4 years ago