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July 21, 2005 • Vol. XXIX • No. 2

NJSBA Calls for Cost-Saving Reforms to State Health Benefits Program

‘Near-Abbott’ District Aid Criteria Explained

NJ STATE BOE ACTION

NJDOE Receives Grant for Regional Forums on International Education

NJSBA News

Operation Kill-A-Watt An Electrifying Success

Register Online for Math, Science and Technology Scholarship

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NJSBA Calls for Cost-Saving Reforms to State Health Benefits Program
School districts need more flexibility in negotiating health benefits with employees in order to control escalating costs of health coverage through the State Health Benefits Program, according to testimony that the New Jersey School Boards Association gave Thursday to a state panel. Get the full story.

‘Near-Abbott’ District Aid Criteria Explained
The fiscal 2005-06 state budget, signed on July 2, will provide an additional $20 million for five school districts that border at least three Abbott school districts and meet other criteria. Get the full story.

NJDOE Receives Grant for Regional Forums on International Education
The New Jersey Department of Education recently received a $15,000 grant from the Longview Foundation to hold regional discussions about infusing international knowledge and skills into the state’s schools. Get the full story.

Operation Kill-A-Watt An Electrifying Success
On June 16, New Jerseyans significantly cut their electricity consumption between the hours of 2-4 pm, according to an official from Operation Kill-A-Watt. Get the full story.

Register Online for Math, Science and Technology Scholarship
Online registration and instructions for entering the 2005-06 Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology are available on the Siemens Foundation or College Board Web sites. Get the full story.

Somerset County Organizes Walk to School Day
The Somerset County Business Partnership is sponsoring a Walk to School Day on October 5 to address three crucial aspects of everyday life: health, safety and community involvement. Get the full story.

School Enrollment Surpasses 1970 Baby-Boom Crest
The New Jersey Department of Education recently received a $15,000 grant from the Longview Foundation to hold regional discussions about infusing international knowledge and skills into the state’s schools. Get the full story.

NJ Presidential Award Finalists Announced
Four New Jersey teachers were recently named 2005 finalists in the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching competition. Get the full story.

Honor the Classroom Teacher: October 2-8
The Association for Childhood Education International encourages communities to honor the professionalism and dedication of their teachers during the Week of the Classroom Teacher, October 2-8. Get the full story.

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