Revenue Forecast: Grim
New Jersey Treasurer Bradley Abelow announced last week that state income and corporate tax revenues are running half a billion dollars behind projections.Get the full story.

Governor Proclaims May 14-20 ‘Special Education Week’
Governor Jon S. Corzine last week issued a proclamation declaring May 14-20 as “Special Education Week in New Jersey.” Get the full story.

NJ Survey to Assess HS Requirements
A growing nationwide movement is focusing on more relevant and rigorous training for high school students. Get the full story.

Request for Proposals: Special Education Study
The New Jersey School Boards Association, a governmental entity established by N.J.S.A. 18A:6-45 et seq., is seeking proposals from private consultants and research organizations to conduct a study of the types and quality of special education services currently in place in New Jersey and the costs of providing those services. Get the full story.

Former NJ Board Member Takes Helm at NSBA
E. Jane Gallucci, a local school board member in Florida—and a former New Jersey board member—was elected the 59th president of the National School Boards Association (NSBA) at the association’s annual conference in Chicago last month. Get the full story.

Survey Reveals Positive Urban School Climate
A majority of urban students say they feel safe at school, enjoy learning, and are hopeful about their future, according to a recent survey performed by the National School Boards Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE). Get the full story.

89 Schools Recognized for Achievement
Randy Grimm, senior vice president of Washington Mutual, and Lucille Davy, acting commissioner of education, announce 89 public schools recognized as “2005 Just for the Kids - New Jersey Benchmark Schools” on April 28 in Jamesburg. Get the full story.

Web Extra House May Vote on Funding This Week
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2006—The National School Boards Association recently learned that the House may vote on its proposed FY 2007 budget resolution later this week. Get the full story.

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