An Invitation from Governor Corzine
I promised you that I would change how our government conducts its business and that I would work to restore public integrity. Get the full story.

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Eligible Districts Can Bid For Lower Energy Costs
The ACES energy aggregation program, sponsored by NJSBA, NJASA and NJASBO, is preparing to go out to bid for a new electric supply contract for larger usage accounts this spring. Get the full story.

A Bad Idea: Forcing All Districts into SHBP
During the February 23 Assembly Budget Committee meeting, key members expressed strong interest in an NJEA proposal to require all public school employees to be enrolled in the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program. Get the full story.

Character Education Policies Needed
Does your district have a policy on character education?. Get the full story.

High Schools Need to Make More Effort
New Jersey high schools — like those in most states — are not doing enough to prepare students for college or careers, according to a report recently released by Achieve Inc., a Washington-based nonprofit group that helps states raise their education standards. Get the full story.

Survey Reveals Differences in Math and Science Priorities
Parents and students differ sharply with U.S. leaders over lagging achievement in math and science, according to a survey released on February 15 by Public Agenda, a nonpartisan opinion research organization. Get the full story.

County Activities
The Northfield Board of Education was recognized recently for achieving the Board Certification designation through the NJSBA Board Member Academy. Get the full story.

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