New Jersey State Board Honors Local Boards

The New Jersey State Board of Education approved a resolution on Wednesday that commends the hard work and dedication of the state’s more than 4,800 local school board members. The State Board’s action follows the proclamation that former Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed early this month declaring January as School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey.

“The efforts of local boards of education have established a foundation of student success, contributing to New Jersey’s status as a leader in academic quality in benchmarks such as high school graduation rates, National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, teacher-to-student ratios, and college preparation through advanced-placement offerings,” the resolution states. “The New Jersey State Board expresses its sincerest appreciation to local board of education members for their focus on the achievement and well-being of children throughout New Jersey”

Information to help communities honor their school board members is available at www.njsba.org/recognition.

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