November/December 2009

Also in our print edition
(for subscribers only)

president’smessage

executiveword

onthecalendar

laborlookout
Is your board afraid of mediation?

policyupdate
Answers on questions recently fielded by NJSBA’s Policy

fieldperspective
Tips on building support for your school budget

headoftheclass
North Brunswick’s RADAR system boosts student achievement; One alternative school stepped outside to reap results for their students and their community

SPECIAL SECTION: SCHOOL LAW

Brave New World
Putting digital devices in their place
By David B. Rubin, Esq.

The Good, the Bad, the Ugh
Taming the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act
By Edwin C. Darden, Esq.

Entrance Requirements
Curbing “state-sanctioned school shopping”
By Stephen J. Christiano, Esq.


FEATURES

The Lessons of Union City
In an excerpt from his book, In Plain Sight, the author explores the remarkable strides made by the Union City school district in closing the achievement gap.
By Gordon MacInnes

Connecting Leaders and Learners
The research says that school district leadership affects student achievement. Here’s how.
By Charles Kuzminski, Ed.D

Double Duty
Dale Caldwell is a businessman, author, community volunteer, a member of two school boards – and New Jersey’s School Board Member of the Year. In an interview, he shares his views on public education, community, the workplace, board membership and the place where they all intersect – the classroom.
By Janet Bamford

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