January/February 2019 • Vol. 49 • No. 4 Archives - New Jersey School Boards Association

January/February 2019 • Vol. 49 • No. 4

Better Citizens Through Critical Thinking

In a deeply polarized nation, our best hope for civic enlightenment will come from schools’ training of the next generation.

Legalizing Recreational Marijuana: A Board of Education Perspective

With possible historic changes on the horizon as the New Jersey Legislature moves toward allowing recreational marijuana, School Leader magazine spoke with school officials in states where cannabis is already legal.

Sister Carol Adams: Board Member Extraordinaire

A Salem City board member who has spent a lifetime serving others was honored as Board Member of the Year.

President's Message: The Importance of Making Our Voices Heard

Board members should consider that they have a responsibility to advocate for their district’s students. A contingent of New Jersey board of education members recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with some of the state's elected officials.

Executive Word: Creating the Future

As any educator knows, what our future looks like depends on what we do today. That is true for students, for school districts, and for the New Jersey School Boards Association.

ELFNJ Spotlight: 2019 Board Member Orientation Held in Princeton

The first of 2019’s two New Board Member Orientation weekend programs was held Jan. 11-13 at the Princeton Marriott in Plainsboro.

NJSBA At Your Service: The Critical Need for Cybersecurity in Your Schools

Cybersecurity is one of the greatest challenges facing every organization — and the education community is no exception.

Legally Speaking: Volunteerism in the Schools

Once you become a school board member, volunteering in your school gets tricky. Here are guidelines to follow.

Head of the Class: Out of This World

Nikki Silva, New Jersey’s 2018 Milken Educator Award honoree, spun a gift from her parents into a successful teaching career.