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NJEA Endorses Buono For Governor

Dan Alexander — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:00:31 +0000

The New Jersey Education Association has endorsed Democrat Barbara Buono for Governor. â€œBarbara Buono has supported public education for her entire career in the Legislature,â€ said NJEA President Barbara Keshishian in a statement on the NJEA website and texted to members. â€œShe is a proud graduate of New Jerseyâ€™s public schools, and understands the vital [...]

NJEA Backs 3 Gun Bills Pending In Legislature

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:41:01 +0000

New Jersey's largest teachers union is officially backing three of the more than 20 gun measures approved by the state Assembly and awaiting action in the Senate.

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Chris Christie Wants Teachers In School Next Week [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:35:59 +0000

Yesterday, the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) canceled its annual teachers' convention in Atlantic City for the first time in 158 years because of the damage caused by super-storm Sandy.

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Teachers Convention Canceled In Wake Of Sandy

Dan Alexander — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:50:32 +0000

The New Jersey public teachers union has canceled its annual convention for the first time in 158 years because of Sandy.

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Chris Christie: The Target Of NJ Union Leaders [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:32:32 +0000

Many political experts and a lot of Democrats blame a lack of public worker union support for former Governor Jon Corzine's loss to Chris Christie in 2009.

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NJEA Calls For OCC Pres To Resign

Ilya Hemlin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:44:36 +0000

The New Jersey Education Association is calling for the resignation of Ocean County College president Jon Larsen over what they allege is unethical practice awarding purchasing and procurement contracts.

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NJEA Presents Its Own Ideas

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:33:42 +0000

New Jersey’s largest teachers union is presenting its own ideas for major changes in the state’s education system. The New Jersey Education Association released its reform platform Monday, just ahead of its annual convention this week in Atlantic City. Click here to read the report. The NJEA and Gov. Chris Christie have often been at odds since he took office [...]