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High School Voter Registration Week to be Held April 13-19
The New Jersey Department of Education recently released a memo regarding New Jersey High School Voter Registration Week and 2025-2026 Statement of Assurances.
04/07/2026
Topics: Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Learning and Education
School Board Notes
NJSBA Presents Awards to NJ Student Filmmakers Ahead of Garden State Film Festival
On March 24, a ceremony was held to announce the winner of the New Jersey Hometown Documentary Short category, an NJSBA sponsored category in the Garden State Film Festival.
03/31/2026
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Learning and Education, Student Wellness
School Board Notes
A Recap of the 3rd Annual Women's Leadership Conference
On Friday, March 20, NJSBA held its 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference.
03/24/2026
Topics: Career and Technical Learning, Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
School Board Notes
NJDOE Designates the 2025-2028 Cohort of Model Programs for Dual Language Immersion and World Languages
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) recently announced the designation of five local educational agencies as Model Programs for Dual Language Immersion and World Languages.
03/24/2026
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Learning and Education
School Board Notes
New Jersey Department of Education Launches Education for Homeless Children and Youth Statewide Case Management System
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) recently launched its statewide Homeless Case Management System (HCMS).
03/17/2026
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Lasting Success: Continued Achievement in Training Educational Leaders
The latest news from the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey.
01/28/2026
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Learning and Education
School Board Notes
Share Your Expertise at NJSBA’s 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
The deadline to submit a program proposal for NJSBA’s 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference is Friday, Jan. 30.
01/27/2026
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development
School Board Notes
Rise & Thrive at NJSBA’s 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s Women’s Leadership Conference will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026.
01/20/2026
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development
School Board Notes
Legislative Update: Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Require Classroom Instruction on Latino and Hispanic History
Governor Phil Murphy recently signed legislation requiring the State Board of Education to adopt New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) in Social Studies, ensuring that the rich contributions, history, and heritage of Latino and Hispanic people are taught in K-12 schools.
09/30/2025
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
School Board Notes
U.S. Supreme Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Permitting Parental Opt-Out for LGBTQ+-Inclusive Books
When parents sought to have their children excused from instruction involving LGBTQ+ books, the school board initially compromised with the parents by notifying them when the storybooks would be taught. However, less than a year later, the board rescinded the parental opt-out policy.
06/30/2025
Topics: Board Policy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, School Law
