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Education Matters Podcast: Labor and Management Education Associations Working Together in Passaic County
See the history and benefits of groups collaborating on a training course and student program.
06/02/2025
Topics: Community Engagement, Labor Relations, Professional Development, Student Learning and Education
School Board Notes
Teaching the Enduring Value of Serving Those in Need
Students in suburban Haddon Heights, Camden County, are learning why it’s important to help others who are less fortunate.
05/05/2025
Topics: Community Engagement, Student Learning and Education
School Board Notes
NJSBA’s School Public Relations Forum Highlights Communication, Collaboration, and the Power of AI
Topics discussed at the Public Relations Forum included developing communication plans, aligning messaging with district goals, and the importance of orientation for new members.
04/07/2025
Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Community Engagement
Events like the Women’s Leadership Conference help cultivate skills, foster networking opportunities, and provide unique support for leaders, which ultimately benefits the school districts they serve.
04/02/2025
Topics: Board Governance, Community Engagement, Student Learning and Education
School Board Notes
School Public Relations Forum to Highlight a Plan that Convinced a Community to Approve a Referendum
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s School Public Relations Forum will be held Friday, April 4, at NJSBA headquarters in Trenton.
03/18/2025
Topics: Community Engagement
School Board Notes
Assemble an "A" Team for Crisis Communications at NJSBA'S School Public Relations Forum
This session will be presented by Laura Bishop; managing principal, Laura Bishop Communications; Allyson Roberts, president at Laura Bishop Communications; and Dr. Carol Birnbohm, superintendent of Lenape Regional High School District.
03/04/2025
Topics: Community Engagement
School Board Notes
NJSBA's 'Public Relations Forum' to Be Held April 4 in Trenton
Get a complete toolkit to enhance communication, leverage artificial intelligence, pass a referendum and more at the Public Relations Forum, Friday, April 4, at the New Jersey School Boards Association’s headquarters in Trenton.
01/28/2025
Topics: Community Engagement
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School Leader
Unleashing the Power of Digital Marketing to Achieve Fantastic Success in Schools
Digital marketing and branding are more than just having a presence on social media or a well-designed website.
01/02/2025
Topics: Community Engagement
Labor Lookout
School Leader
Rethinking Confidentiality: A Comprehensive Guide to Communicating During School Board Negotiations
This article delves into the complexities of communication in school board negotiations and how to work toward a more transparent and engaging process.
01/02/2025
Topics: Community Engagement
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School Leader
Demystifying School Rankings and Ratings
You’ve probably heard that “what gets measured gets managed.” It’s a common phrase that has found a foothold in the world of education as part of the ever-changing landscape of assessment tools, big data and the categorization and sorting of...
03/21/2024
Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Community Engagement, Sustainable Schools