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Patrick Rumaker

United States

Editor at NJEA Review

Editor, former elementary school teacher, and former local education association leader

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  • Oct 2, 2023 | njea.org | Francine Pfeffer |Patrick Rumaker

    By Francine Pfeffer and Patrick RumakerLisa Rizziello’s mother was in hospice, and Rizziello wanted to be with her in her final days, but she had already used her three contractually negotiated family illness days. Rizziello had 376 accumulated sick days, but, as with all school employees, she could use them only for herself as outlined in state law at the time. On the day her mother died, Rizziello could not be with her to hold her hand. She had to be at work.

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Patrick Rumaker @prumaker
23 Nov 22

Is Word Matters ever coming back? @MerriamWebster @PeterSokolowski @eabrewster

Patrick Rumaker
Patrick Rumaker @prumaker
28 Apr 22

It appears that @KenJennings forgot the state in which you'll find Philadelphia. Likely only for a millisecond, but a millisecond too late. #Jeopardy https://t.co/6ysMOFIXlH

Patrick Rumaker
Patrick Rumaker @prumaker
8 Dec 21

So Aunt Lydia is playing Mrs. Garrett? Kinda makes sense. #HandmaidsTale meets #FactsOfLife #LiveInFrontOfAStudioAudience https://t.co/5rtvwMaond