NJSBA Applauds Newark Public Schools’ Return to Local Control
The New Jersey School Boards Association expressed its support for the Newark Board of Education as the city’s school district returned to local control. The…
School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
September 19, 2017 • Vol. XLI No. 7
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State Board Takes Action on Newark Schools, Other Measures
The State Board of Education voted to return the Newark School District to local control, and took action on items ranging from school bus sensors…
Discounted 21st Century Classroom Solutions Now Offered through NJSBA TEC Program
The New Jersey School Boards Association has partnered with SHI to help school districts across New Jersey save money on the items necessary to create…
New Jersey’s Next Governor Talks About Education
On Tuesday, Nov. 7, New Jerseyans go to the polls to elect a new governor. To provide information to NJSBA members and others on where…
County Training Series Offers Interactive Opportunities to Satisfy State-Required Training
NJSBA is rolling out a new governance training series, Foundations for Success, designed to equip board members with the skills they need to deal with…
Statewide Poll Shows Strong Support for Arts Education
A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll confirms that New Jersey residents support arts education. Some 90 percent of residents say that receiving an education in the arts,…
Springfield Parent Engagement Program Wins School Leader Award
The Springfield InnovateNJ Program, which actively engages parents as partners to help their children close achievement gaps, was named the winner of the School Leader…
Local Board Members Meet with Legislators
Local school board members in Somerset, Union and Warren counties met with legislators to discuss issues impacting public schools, as NJSBA’s series of summer legislator…
Upcoming NJSBA TEC Webinars Feature Cost-Saving Solutions and Innovative Learning
As part of the NJSBA TEC program, the New Jersey School Boards Association is offering three upcoming webinars within the next two weeks. NJSBA’s interactive…
County Scenes: Middlesex County
The Middlesex County School Boards Association discussed the topic of special education at a recent meeting. The program, which featured several presenters, was titled “Special…
91 Schools Achieve Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification in 2017
Sustainable Jersey for Schools on Sept. 11 announced the names of 91 schools that achieved the prestigious Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification. The 91 kindergarten…
Policy Update Announcement
NJSBA has updated the following model policies and legal references: 3541.33 Transportation Safety This policy was updated to include the requirement that school bus drivers…
NJSBA Board of Directors Highlights
The New Jersey School Boards Association Board of Directors met on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at the Association’s headquarters in Trenton. The board: Approved the…