Summer 2023 Vol. 55 No. 1 Archives - New Jersey School Boards Association

Summer 2023 Vol. 55 No. 1

‘Goosebump Moments’ Stand Out for NJSBA’s New President

Dr. Karen Cortellino said being named NJSBA president is “a terrific honor.” She noted that she’s now responsible for promoting the success of the roughly 5,000 board members who look to the Association for guidance as they seek to advance student achievement in their individual districts.

Workshop 2023: Today’s Students… Tomorrow’s Superheroes!

The theme for Workshop 2023 is “Today’s Students … Tomorrow’s Superheroes,” emphasizing the influence students have in creating a better future for us all through the power of education.

Construction, Architecture and Facilities Roundtable: Coping with Changing Times

To help school districts navigate this new terrain, stay on top of construction and design trends and get the most out of their dollars, we reached out to three experts in the field.

The Arrival of Artificial Intelligence: What It Means for School Districts

The rise of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence programs in education can sometimes sound like the plot of a horror movie.

Finding New Jersey’s Teachers of Tomorrow

Helping school districts grow their own teachers is at the heart of the mission of the Center for Future Educators, which is housed at The College of New Jersey in Ewing.

Red Hawks Rising Helps Future Teachers Fly High

If you’re a student at Newark Public Schools, a job with the district is guaranteed to be waiting for you – as long as you graduate from the Red Hawks Rising Teacher Academy and earn a teaching credential from Montclair State University.

President's Message: The Rewards of Board Service

Yes, sometimes we all take public education for granted, including your hard work. But never let that make you believe that your board service – and the schools, the staff and most importantly the students you represent – are not worth it.

Executive Word: The Folly — and False Economy — of Ignoring Facilities Issues

While it is understandable to want to focus on providing instructional measures such as small class sizes, without buildings and classrooms that are safe and comfortable for students and staff, we don’t have a school.

ELFNJ Spotlight: STEAM Tank Challenge Spurs Creativity, Achievement

STEAM Tank is an open-ended entrepreneurial design challenge that requires student teams to develop innovative solutions to solve problems.

Readers Forum: Student Mental Health and Social Media

Believing that social media is a factor in the steady rise of students struggling with mental health difficulties, some New Jersey school districts have taken matters into their own hands by filing lawsuits against Meta (Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and others.

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