Legislative Update: Gov. Signs Laws, Senate Ed. Committee Meets
On Monday, Feb. 6, Gov. Chris Christie signed 14 bills that were sent to his desk at the end of 2016. The following three impact…
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
On Monday, Feb. 6, Gov. Chris Christie signed 14 bills that were sent to his desk at the end of 2016. The following three impact…
Approximately 250 school board leaders attended one of three regional board leadership training programs held on Saturday, Feb. 4. Programs were held at Montville Township…
Acting Commissioner of Education Kimberley Harrington has expanded the waiver previously granted for Workshop 2017. The action will enable Workshop to provide an additional day…
Sustainable Jersey for Schools has announced the 50 New Jersey schools and school districts selected to receive Sustainable Jersey for Schools small grants. Ten $10,000…
On Feb. 1, at its regular monthly meeting, the State Board of Education voted 6-2 to reject a pilot program proposed by the New Jersey…
NJSBA hosted a work session with the NJ Department of Education (NJDOE) and state legislators on Feb. 6, to provide a clear understanding of the…
On Thursday, March 2, at the Conference Center at Mercer, NJSBA will host its fourth annual Technology Conference. The program will run from 9:30 a.m.…
A New Jersey delegation of 25 travelled to Washington, D.C. for the National School Boards Association’s Advocacy Institute recently. Attendees, who included local board members,…
The Middlesex and Monmouth county school boards associations met recently. Highlights of meetings included speakers, recognition of board members, and a student performance. [caption id="attachment_13549"…
On Friday, March 24, Microsoft, in partnership with the New Jersey School Boards Association and SHI, is offering a free mini-conference from 9 a.m. –…
Resolutions stating proposed policy positions may be submitted by local boards of education, county school boards associations, the NJSBA Board of Directors, and standing committees.…
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the NJSBA Legislative Committee. The meeting will be held…