Workshop 2016: Acting Commissioner Calls for “Future Readiness”
Touting the power of teamwork and the importance of technology in educating New Jersey students, the state’s new Acting Commissioner of Education, Kimberley Harrington, received…
School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
November 1, 2016 • Vol. XL No. 12
Articles
A Look at Workshop 2016
Workshop 2016, held last week, saw board members, school administrators, education industry vendors and assorted guests attend an array of training programs, network with other…
Future Ready Schools-NJ Launches at Workshop
Future Ready Schools-NJ had its official launch at Workshop. The program, which will be a certification program for schools to promote effective digital learning, is…
Assembly Funding Bill Introduced
On Thursday, Oct. 27, Assembly leaders introduced their own school funding reform bill to compete with the separate reform proposals made by Gov. Chris Christie…
Legislative Update
Various legislative initiatives impacting school districts have received consideration by the Legislature over the past two weeks. School Security Remains Legislative Priority At its most recent…
New Grants Announced for NJ School and District Sustainability Projects
On October 25, Lisa Gleason, the PSEG Foundation program officer, announced that the foundation is contributing $100,000 to support a new cycle of the Sustainable…
Obituary: Geneva Moore, Tabernacle Board of Education
Geneva Moore, vice president of the Tabernacle Board of Education, died of cancer on Oct. 22. She was 70 years old. Born in Philadelphia and…
NJSBA Seeks Full-Time Field Service Representative
New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) is seeking a full-time field service representative. This dynamic individual will join our team to provide individualized services, programs…
NJSBA Board of Directors to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey School Boards…