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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
NJSBA Connection: Empowering School Leaders with a Revolutionary Online Platform
The New Jersey School Boards Association is proud to unveil NJSBA Connection – a groundbreaking members-only platform designed to connect, engage, and empower. This innovative digital space serves as a dynamic hub for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking, providing an unparalleled resource for school leaders across the state. Join us on June 21 at 10 a.m. for an in-depth walkthrough of the platform to learn more about how to utilize Connection for support and collaboration.
06/21/2023
Topics: Community Engagement
Strengthening New Jersey’s Educator Pipeline: Quality, Quantity and Diversity
Tanisha Davis, director of the Office of Recruitment, Preparation and Certification will provide an update regarding the New Jersey Department of Education’s initiatives designed to strengthen the educator pipeline, increase educator diversity, and maintain educator quality. Ms. Davis will share lessons learned and promising practices that are happening throughout the state to address the educator shortage and diversify the educator workforce.
11/30/2022
Topics: Community Engagement
School Board Notes
NJSBA’s Chief Highlights Communications Resources in the Latest Episode of ‘The Boardroom’
Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, was joined by two members of the Association’s Communications Department on the April 10 episode of “The Boardroom.” Janet Bamford, chief public affairs officer, and Thomas Parmalee,...
04/16/2024
Topics: Community Engagement
School Board Notes
NJSPRA Names Heather Daniel of Edison Township Public Schools as its Communicator of the Year
Heather Daniel, director of communications and policy at Edison Township Public Schools, was recently named the 2024 Communicator of the Year by the New Jersey School Public Relations Association. The annual award recognizes exemplary leadership and commitment to enhanced communication...
03/19/2024
Topics: Community Engagement
Community Engagement
Strong school-community engagement, collaboration and communication helps build strong schools.
09/13/2024
Topics: Community Engagement
School Board Notes
NJSBA's School Public Relations Program Highlights Best Practices
A mix of board members, school administrators and communications professionals turned out for the New Jersey School Boards Association's annual School Public Relations Program at the Association's headquarters in Trenton on June 2.
06/05/2023
Topics: Community Engagement
School Board Notes
‘Education Matters’ Highlights How Boards Can Build a Relationship with the Community
The fourth and final episode in an “Education Matters” series focusing on school governance highlights how local boards of education can build a better relationship with the community.
09/26/2022
Topics: Community Engagement
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Speaking Their Language
How schools can step up to serve non-English speaking families
07/06/2022
Topics: Community Engagement
School Board Notes
'Education Matters' Highlights Communication Tips for School Districts
Two communications professionals recently shared best practices on how New Jersey school districts can communicate better with the community on “Education Matters,” NJSBA's popular video series.
