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 However, less than a year later, the board rescinded the parental opt-out policy.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
School Board Notes
Discussion of Recent Presidential Executive Orders on Education
NJSBA’s Legal and Labor Relations Department summarizes the presidential executive orders regarding education.
05/05/2025
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
School Board Notes
U.S. Supreme Court Addresses Process to Challenge Termination of a Federal Grant
Eight states, including New Jersey, sought a temporary restraining order in the District Court of Massachusetts to prevent the USDOE from terminating federal grants.
04/28/2025
Topics: Advocacy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
School Board Notes
Video Shows Importance of Creating a Culturally Welcoming School Environment
Nearly 150 education leaders gathered to share ideas about improving equity in schools at NJSBA’s Equity Expo.
04/21/2025
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Wellness
School Board Notes
State Responds to Letter from U.S. Department of Education
NJSBA provides information about New Jersey’s response to a Title VI letter from the federal Department of Education.
04/21/2025
Topics: Advocacy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
School Board Notes
NJSBA’s Equity Expo an Impressive Success
The day featured breakout sessions on various aspects of equity, such as alternative education programs, building a diverse educator workforce, providing opportunities beyond the classroom, and creating culturally welcoming school culture.
04/14/2025
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
School Board Notes
Gain Early Access to a New Course in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Three in-person workshops will serve as an “on-ramp” to the online leadership course allowing participants to advance directly to later course modules upon successful completion.
04/14/2025
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Learning and Education, Student Wellness
School Board Notes
Welcome to NJSBA’s Limited Series on Recent Presidential Executive Orders Concerning Education
Listing some of the president’s Executive Orders that may affect education, with additional resources to explore the topic further.
04/14/2025
Topics: Advocacy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Learning and Education
School Board Notes
Agenda Announced for NJSBA's Equity Expo on April 11
Keynote speaker LeDerick Horne will share his personal journey and describe the systemic barriers that continue to exclude students with disabilities and other marginalized learners.
04/07/2025
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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.
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.
Discussion of Recent Presidential Executive Orders on Education
NJSBA’s Legal and Labor Relations Department summarizes the presidential executive orders regarding education.
U.S. Supreme Court Addresses Process to Challenge Termination of a Federal Grant
Eight states, including New Jersey, sought a temporary restraining order in the District Court of Massachusetts to prevent the USDOE from terminating federal grants.
Video Shows Importance of Creating a Culturally Welcoming School Environment
Nearly 150 education leaders gathered to share ideas about improving equity in schools at NJSBA’s Equity Expo.
State Responds to Letter from U.S. Department of Education
NJSBA provides information about New Jersey’s response to a Title VI letter from the federal Department of Education.
NJSBA’s Equity Expo an Impressive Success
The day featured breakout sessions on various aspects of equity, such as alternative education programs, building a diverse educator workforce, providing opportunities beyond the classroom, and creating culturally welcoming school culture.
Gain Early Access to a New Course in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Three in-person workshops will serve as an “on-ramp” to the online leadership course allowing participants to advance directly to later course modules upon successful completion.
Welcome to NJSBA’s Limited Series on Recent Presidential Executive Orders Concerning Education
Listing some of the president’s Executive Orders that may affect education, with additional resources to explore the topic further.
Agenda Announced for NJSBA's Equity Expo on April 11
Keynote speaker LeDerick Horne will share his personal journey and describe the systemic barriers that continue to exclude students with disabilities and other marginalized learners.