School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
July 3, 2023 • VOL. XLVII NO. 1
Articles
Honoring An Unsung Hero in Morris County
Sarah Mazak, a guidance counselor at Madison High School, highlights Nico Marinello’s determination, work ethic and his “heart of pure goodness."
NJSBA Connection: Empowering School Leaders with a Revolutionary Online Platform
Together, through NJSBA Connection, school leaders can shape the future of education in New Jersey.
Recognize Your District’s Unsung Education Superheroes at Workshop 2023
Nominations for the New Jersey School Boards Association’s “Unsung Superheroes in Education” Awards are open until Aug. 1. Recognize your school’s “unsung heroes” by nominating them for this award that honors essential staff who are often overlooked.
County Vocational-Technical High School Graduates Set Record with 250 Associate Degrees Earned
New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools had another record-setting year for the number of graduates who earned an associate degree at the same time as their high school diploma: 250.
New Jersey Tutoring Corps Continues its Successful Track Record of Serving New Jersey Scholars
New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc., an education nonprofit created to address educational recovery needs due to the pandemic, is successfully closing learning gaps for New Jersey PreK-8 students, according to a news release.
NJDOE Issues Guidance on Individual Student Report Results
Individual student reports will be sent to both the sending and receiving LEAs for students who receive their instruction at a school other than their accountable school.
NJDOE Updates Guidance on Curbing Chronic Absenteeism
The guidance demonstrates how the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports framework can aid LEAs in their efforts to understand and address barriers to regular attendance.