November/December 2006
There’s a Bully Online
The Somerville schools use discipline, values education and parent and community involvement to prevent cruel Internet postings at school and at home.
By Jean Harkness
Technology Saves Money and Saves Face
Learn how an e-mail distribution list can save reams of paper and provide quick communication in a crisis.
By Rosa Cirianni
Sparking Curiosity and Achievement
By encouraging hard work and boosting self-esteem, school science fairs continue to prove their worth.
By Laura Bishop and Mallory McQuail
Community Intranet Connections
Long Branch’s new private communications network provides secure, advanced services while saving tax dollars.
By Ann Coyle Degnan
Technology Planning
A technology expert will show you how to plan for the future and gain access to funding.
By Dan Riordan
September/October 2006
From Boys State to State Leader
NJSBA President Kevin E. Ciak and his leadership team focus on responsiveness and advocacy.
By Frank Belluscio
Prepared for the Real World
High school reform is not just an option—it is an essential part of preparing our graduates for a competitive world.
By Mary O'Malley
Ratcheting Up the High School Curriculum
Innovative programs allow advanced high school students to pursue their interests—and earn college credit.
By David Bosted
Pressure Alone Won’t Improve Failing Schools
For many districts, failing test scores lead to despair not reform.
By Pedro Noguera
Special Children, Special Programs
NJSBA and the Association of Schools and Agencies for the Handicapped team up to recognize outstanding special education programs.
By Mike Yaple
July/August 2006
Corners We Can’t Cut
In the years to come, schools will play an even larger role in student health by effecting policy in areas as diverse as snack food, diesel emissions and the Avian Flu.
By Jean Harkness
Food Moods
A mother and daughter learn that the right diet makes all the difference.
By Donna Martini
On The Beat
School Resource Officers play a critical role in our post-Columbine world.
By Rosa Cirianni
Gangs
An FBI instructor and former gang social worker writes frankly about the ongoing challenge of gang management in our schools.
By Linda M. Schmidt
Crisis Management that Really Works
South Brunswick’s Community Resource Team goes beyond crisis management to create a safer, more secure community.
By Rebecca Leonard
Heart Restart
Find out how to bring life-saving heart defibrillators to your schools.
By Michelle Sobota
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