November/December 2007
Other People’s Children
In an excerpt from the new book, Other People’s Children: The Battle for Justice and Equality in New Jersey’s Schools, the author tells the story of the lives behind the lawsuits.
By Deborah Yaffe
The State of the Arts in Our Schools
A new study, that was two years in the making, charts arts education in New Jersey and recommends what should be done to improve access to it.
By Kristin Wenger
Blogging for Columbine
As concerns about the safety of students’ online activities increase, legal and policy issues prove vexing for school leaders.
By Thomas Hutton
Meet Marie S. Bilik
An interview with NJSBA’s new executive director
By Janet Bamford
Rhyme Time
An innovative kindergarten literacy program in Livingston gets children and parents working together to improve reading and writing readiness
By Janet Bamford
September/October 2007
Financing Special Education in New Jersey
A year-long study commissioned by the New Jersey School Boards Association explores special education costs and practices and identifies exemplary programs.
By Frank Belluscio
Successful Special Ed Lessons Honored
Eleven innovative programs—with focuses as varied as gardening, rock climbing and government visits—help our most challenged students reach their potential.
By Michael Yaple and Rosa Cirianni
A Fresh Look at a Complex Issue
The recommendations of the Legislative Committee on Special Education address the delivery, quality and cost of special education services in New Jersey.
By Donna M. Kaye, Esq.
NJSBA Executive Director Steps Down
NJSBA bids a fond farewell to Edwina M. Lee.
By Christina Gordon
July/August 2007
Closing the Achievement Gap
Data-based decisions and staff dedication create a formula to improve student achievement.
By Kaye Crown and Robert J. Rosado
A Strong Voice for New Jersey Public Schools
NJSBA’s Legislative Committee forms relationships with lawmakers that are needed to advance public education.
By Rosa Cirianni
An Advocate Draws Inspiration from Within
Overcoming serious health issues has changed the perspective of a Burlington County school board member, who has dedicated his life to children.
By Rosa Cirianni
Dream, Inspire and Achieve
Take a peak at Workshop 2007—one of the nation’s largest education conferences.
Violence in Our Schools: Combating Fear
In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, a former state education official reviews strategies to promote student safety.
By John Flynn
Science in the Spotlight
Science is a process of discovery. For the 21st Century, hands-on, ‘minds-on,’ inquiry-based instruction is the only way to go.
By Karen Tomczyk
May/June 2007
Grasping the QSAC Basics
New Jersey is starting a totally new method of monitoring school districts. The focus is on student achievement and governance.
By Rosa Cirianni
Shared Values, Shared Success
Disagreement doesn’t have to equal discord. By taking proactive steps, school boards can lay the groundwork for productive public discourse, continuous improvement and academic quality.
By Suzanne Bond
Opening the World of Science
A gem of New Jersey—the Liberty Science Center—reopens this summer, with an innovative center for learning and teaching and new exhibits, ranging from “Skyscraper! Achievement and Impact” to “Infection Connection.”
By Jeffrey Osowski
March/April 2007
Abbott and Beyond
The author of an upcoming book on Abbott v. Burke presents a clear, concise history of the litigation, which is still unfolding today.
By Deborah Yaffe
Cause and Effect
New Jersey’s property tax “crisis” is a result of the state’s failure to live up to its own school funding laws for the past five years, according to a recent Rutgers-Newark study.
By Mike Yaple
Sounding Off on Education Challenges
A suburban school superintendent and a school board member from an urban district share perspectives and ideas for making New Jersey’s education investment pay off for students.
By William Folley and Dale G. Caldwell
N.J. Bucks Tide on Reading for English Learners
Many New Jersey schools adhere to the bilingual approach to teaching English-language learners, and research shows its benefits.
By Mary Ann Zehr
Is Your District Prepared for a Pandemic?
The potential for an Avian flu pandemic has not abated, and experts in crisis communications advise school districts to take proactive steps now.
By Rosa Cirianni
January/February 2007
Practice What They Teach
Sharing services with neighboring districts—to the benefit of both students and taxpayers—is a way of life in New Jersey.
By Rosa Cirianni
Shared Services
Lyndhurst’s newest public building benefits both the town and the school district.
By Richard J. DiLascio and Lloyd A. Rosenberg
The Trouble with Testing
The current emphasis on high-stakes testing prevents teachers from creating thought-provoking lessons that engage students.
By Louis R. Centolanza
Building a Better Brand
Find out how your schools can develop a “name” that stands for quality education in the minds of consumers.
By Nora Carr
Hakim at the Helm
School Board Member of the Year Marie Hakim weighs in on testing, special education, state funding and more.
By Rosa Cirianni |
