Legislative Update: Gov Signs Measure Promoting Teacher Leaders
On Friday, Sept. 18, Gov. Chris Christie approved legislation intended to provide a new career pathway for New Jersey’s educators who choose to remain in…
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
On Friday, Sept. 18, Gov. Chris Christie approved legislation intended to provide a new career pathway for New Jersey’s educators who choose to remain in…
The Neptune High School JumpStart Medical Science Academy, a “mini medical school” designed to develop students’ interest in health-and medical-related careers, has been named winner…
Left to right: Albert Gayzik, Hamilton Township Board of Education (Mercer); Robert Czarneski, president, Jamesburg Board of Education; Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo…
Fall isn’t just back-to-school time, it is also traditionally when the negotiations committees of local boards of education begin the process of bargaining with their…
In a typical New Jersey school district, about 75 percent of the operating budget is devoted to employee compensation, and the majority of that expense…
On Monday, the Senate Education Committee held hearings on the benefits of pre-school education and full-day kindergarten. In testimony, Sharon Seyler, NJSBA legislative advocate, emphasized…
The solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), a federal tax credit for solar systems on residential and commercial properties, is set to expire at the end…
Photographs from recent county school boards association meetings. Burlington The Sept. 17 Burlington County School Boards Association meeting featured a presentation…
The first Jersey Shore Makerfest will be held Oct. 17 in the Pine Belt Arena at Toms River High School North from 10 a.m. to…
More than three dozen board of education members attended NJSBA’s “Preparing for Bargaining” training program held on Saturday, Sept. 19. Here…
For more than 20 years, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have honored middle and high school students who have made meaningful contributions to their…
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…
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the NJSBA Resolutions Subcommittee. The meeting previously scheduled for…