New Jersey eliminates basic reading, writing, mathematics skills test for teachers: ‘Unnecessary barrier’
In June, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (Democratic) signed into law: excluded Basic skills testing requirements for aspiring teachers. law, Act of 1669passed the state Senate. 34-2 votes It was implemented as part of the state's 2025 budget and took effect on January 1, 2025. “Teacher unions don’t want teachers to perform at their basic […]
Teachers Will No Longer Need To Pass Basic Reading, Writing And Math Test For Certification In This Blue State
A New Jersey law that removes the requirement for teachers to pass reading, writing, and math tests for certification will go into effect on January 1, 2025. law, Act of 1669it was passed Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced in June as part of the state's 2025 budget to address the state's teacher shortage. […]
Pedophile Teacher’s Husband Makes Sick Excuses to Victim’s Father
Disturbing footage and audio from a recently released internet documentary about a disgraced former teacher and convicted child predator labels her son's groomer a “fucking monster” and the victim's father The shocking excuse made by her husband has been revealed. Zamora was 27 years old at the time. arrested The night before he was charged […]
Congress passes bill to allow public workers, including teachers, to collect social security benefits – KY3
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Congress has passed a bill that would allow public employees who receive pensions to collect Social Security benefits. of Social Security Fairness Act After passing both houses of Congress, it awaits President Biden's signature. If signed by the president, this bill would be repealed. Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension […]
‘This Can’t Be Happening’: Students Save Teacher’s Life After He Goes Into Cardiac Arrest
Students in San Antonio, Texas, took action to save the life of a teacher who went into cardiac arrest during a skateboarding club meeting. Adam Compton, a teacher at MacArthur High School, was with members of the skateboarding club he sponsors when he went into cardiac arrest on November 7th. According to KENS5. “I was […]
Allow teachers to fine parents over pupils’ bad behaviour, says Tony Blair’s thinktank | Pupil behaviour
Ministers should give teachers the power to fine parents if they do not work with schools to tackle an “epidemic” of bad behavior, Tony Blair's think tank says. Educators have the same legal powers to compel parents to attend meetings with schools and agree to action plans for their children regarding truancy, the Tony Blair […]
Pricey NYC Waldorf-school hired public school teachers, lied: lawsuit
The couple spent more than $1.1 million to send their three daughters to the exclusive private school on the Upper East Side, which counts Jennifer Aniston among its alumni, only to find that administrators had the courage to hire public school teachers. Shocked at what he had done, he is asking for his money back. […]
Local Virginia teachers no longer forced to use students’ preferred pronouns after settlement
Teachers in Harrisonburg, Virginia, will no longer have to ask or use students' preferred pronouns after a lawsuit settlement Tuesday. In June 2022, Deborah Filiola, Kristin Marsh, and Laura Nelson learned that their rights, protected by the federal Free Speech Clause and the Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act, were threatened by a coercive action they […]
Teachers union opposes casino in Times Square
The head of New York's powerful teachers' union is rejecting a proposal to put a casino in Times Square, the heart of the popular Broadway theater district. “[A casino] It would weaken the theater district and diminish the unique power of the Broadway industry to provide students with unique educational and career opportunities,” Michael Mulgrew, […]
Chicago teachers union slams newspaper that called them out for their members’ chronic absence
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) responded Friday to a newspaper editorial about chronic absenteeism among Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teachers, who are paid an average salary of $95,000. “CPS teacher Roxanne Piersanti condemns the Tribune Editorial Board's recent criticism of teacher absenteeism, saying it unfairly targets working mothers and ignores the reality of the physical […]