Teacher Shortages

LILLEY: Teacher Shortage? Old News to Union Chiefs Who Just Ignore What Young Educators Want

Why is there a teacher shortage? It turns out the nation’s largest teachers union, the National Education Association (NEA), knew…

2 years ago

BREAKING: Paterson Teachers Protest Staff Shortages, Unsanitary Conditions, Huge Class Sizes, Lack of Respect

This is a broadcast from the Paterson Education Association. On behalf of the 2,800 Paterson Education Association employees, we hope…

2 years ago

UMBA: If Murphy Is Serious About Addressing Our Teacher Shortage, He’ll Eliminate This Test

Assemblyman Brandon Umba represents the 8th Legislative District, which includes parts of Burlington, Camden and Atlantic counties. He also serves…

2 years ago

Ahead of Murphy’s Trip to White House, Oroho Offers Four Tips for Ending NJ’s Teacher Shortage

(This is a press release.) With Governor Phil Murphy set to visit the White House to brainstorm ending the teacher shortage with…

2 years ago

What Does the Teacher Shortage Mean for Students and School Leaders?

Sarah Tantillo, Ed.D. is the author of "The Literacy Cookbook" and "Hit the Drum: An Insider’s Account of How the…

2 years ago

Murphy Announces New School Safety Initiative–But Mum on Teacher Testing

Today at East Brook Middle School in Paramus, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that New Jersey will use $6.5 million from…

2 years ago

COMMENTARY: Do We Really Have a Teacher Shortage and, If We Do, How Can We Fix It?

The American teacher shortage is headlining news stories and infiltrating social media, although there’s little consensus on whether this shortage…

2 years ago

What Do New Education Proposed Laws Mean For NJ Kids and Families?

The New Jersey State Legislature's billing machine continues to grind on, including multiple education proposals that would affect your children's…

2 years ago

Paterson Teachers Union Negotiations Stall As District Refuses to Address Salaries

(This is a press release.) Fueled by the Paterson Board of Education’s unwillingness to address the ongoing wage gap within…

2 years ago

BROCKETT: To Retain Special Education Teachers, Treat Them Like the Experts They Are

Kara Brockett is the director of special education at KIPP: Newark. She has worked with students with disabilities for over…

2 years ago