July/August 2020 • Vol. 51 • No. 1 Archives - New Jersey School Boards Association

July/August 2020 • Vol. 51 • No. 1

Scenes from the COVID-19 Spring

Learning—and life—looked a lot different last spring, after schools were closed in March. This photo feature provides a glimpse of how New Jersey carried on connecting with and educating its students.

A Student’s Perspective: A Moving Commencement Speech from a South Brunswick High School Grad

A high school student council president, born one month after Sept. 11, 2001, reflected on how lives change and move forward with hope.

What is the Future of School Sports?

More than a quarter million New Jersey student athletes wonder if the virus will permit them to play.

Reentry and the Law

Know the legal considerations of operating schools in a pandemic era.

Making Strides in Sustainability: 2020’s Green Ribbon School Honorees

Cape May City Elementary School and Readington Middle School earn kudos for their environmental practices.

President’s Message: Five Reasons You Should Plan to Attend Virtual Workshop 2020

I have attended 21 Workshop conferences, and every single one has provided training and information that has helped me serve my community and its students.…

Executive Word: A Different Kind of Summer

The NJSBA staff has been working to assist school districts as they undertake the hard work of preparing for the 2020-2021 school year.

ELFNJ Spotlight: Pandemic Leadership Discussion Summer Series

ELFNJ sponsored a four-part series to help boards work through the many questions surrounding a return to school and long-term planning.

NJSBA At Your Service: NJSBA Online University

Robust online training is now available to New Jersey’s local board of education members.

Labor Lookout: Recent Trends in Collective Negotiations

Recent trends in collective negotiations.

Policy Update: Education Through Many Windows

New sample policies address questions prompted by the pandemic – and online schooling and meetings.

Head of the Class: Laughing and Learning in Lego Land

At the Ocean City TECH Lab, young kids learn best when they’re having fun.

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