Immediate Release                                                   

October 6, 2008                                                         

 

New Jersey Education Association Endorses Congressman Frank LoBiondo for Re-election to Congress

 

Highlight Strong Leadership,

 Working Relationship with Education Community

 

Millville, NJ- The New Jersey Education Association has endorsed Frank LoBiondo for another term in office.

 

“I am honored to be endorsed by the New Jersey Education Association,” said Congressman Frank LoBiondo. “Throughout my career, I have worked closely with South Jersey teachers, school staff and other education professionals to ensure our children have the opportunity to succeed. I am proud to have their strong support for re-election and I will continue to work with NJEA President Joyce Powell and their entire membership on education issues critical to the future of our students.”

 

“NJEA is pleased to endorse Congressman Frank LoBiondo for re-election to the 2^nd Congressional District,” said NJEA President Joyce Powell. “Frank has been a valuable partner on education issues, particularly the No Child Left Behind Act. He continues to be concerned about the potential reauthorization of No Child Left Behind and is working with NJEA to ensure that the negative effects of the legislation will be mitigated. He has been available to meet with NJEA members and listens to our concerns. In addition, he has shown a willingness to work with NJEA and the National Education Association on education issues and legislation that impacts public school employees.”   

Jim Gavitt, a special education teacher at Middle Township High School, where he is the Middle Township High School special education chair joined in saying:  “Frank has always been there for our students whenever we needed him, and I mean that literally.  Congressman LoBiondo has visited our county's classrooms numerous times and at numerous levels.  It is important for our students to see how accessible a really good Congressman can be.  It is equally important for a Congressman to get out and see how schools really work.  As County President a few years ago, I had a parent contact me for help with her autistic child and the required testing for NCLB.  I had her write a letter that contained the problems and what she was requesting.  I then passed this information on to the Congressman.  He ent ered this as part of his testimony for changes to NCLB when it was up for reauthorization.”