Half of Board Members Still Need to Schedule Background Checks
Less than half of the school board members and charter school trustees required to undergo a criminal background check have done so. State education officials this week expressed concern about the slow response rate.
Cerf to Appear at Workshop 2011
Acting Education Commissioner Christopher Cerf will discuss the state’s education reform agenda during a visit with local school officials attending Workshop 2011 on Oct. 26 in the Atlantic City Convention Center.
NJSBA Developing New Strategic Plan
Board member input is sought for NJSBA’s next Strategic Plan to guide the Association during the coming 18 to 24 months.
NJSBA’s Bilik Named to Teacher-Evaluation Panel
NJSBA executive director Marie Bilik will serve on an advisory committee to help the state assess the successes and obstacles to a teacher-evaluation pilot program now in 10 school districts.
NJ Schools Earn Blue Ribbon Status
Fourteen New Jersey schools – seven public and seven private – have earned the “National Blue Ribbon School” designation from the U.S. Department of Education.
Survey: Parental Involvement
This week's 30-Second Survey asks readers about the level of parental involvement in their district’s schools.
Survey Results:Extended School Days and School Year
In last week’s 30-Second Survey, readers shared their thoughts on extending the school day, the school year, and holding Saturday classes.
Online Radio Program Features NJSBA President Ray Wiss
NJSBA President Raymond R. Wiss will discuss major education issues being debated at the state level during the Friday broadcast of NJSBA’s online radio program, “Conversations on New Jersey Education.”
County Scenes
Photos from the Sept. 12 meeting of the Passaic County School Boards Association in Pompton Lakes.
Hunterdon Leadership
A scene from the “Presidents Breakfast” held Saturday in Hunterdon County.
League Sponsors Education Programs
The League of Women Voters is sponsoring two programs this month: One on charter schools and another addressing accountability in education.
