School Leader

School Leader, NJSBA’s quarterly magazine, focuses on trends and issues of interest to boards of education and their top administrators.

Winter 2022 Vol. 52 No. 3

Advocacy Toolkit

How local school board members can impact legislation and regulations.

Making Her Mark in Chester

Kerri Wright is New Jersey's Board Member of the Year.

Preparing Our Students for an Evolving Digital World

Sustainable Jersey’s Digital Schools Program provides support for districts to implement effective digital tools and practices.

Strategies for Grant Seekers

How to secure more grant funding for your district.

10 Laws for Great Governance

After conducting intensive research on school boards across the nation, a former superintendent and board member has identified 10 laws essential to good governance.

President’s Message: Professional Development Equals Nourishment

NJSBA offers a wide range of professional development opportunities for board members.

Executive Word: Advocacy: The Power of Local Board Members

Like it or not, politics is a reality in education. That's why it is so important that NJSBA has a seat at the table.

ELFNJ Spotlight: County Meetings Offer Virtual and Hybrid Gatherings

The meetings will include the content-rich programming that are a hallmark of county school boards associations.

Policy Update: Policy Repeal

How can outdated policies be removed from your district policy manual?

Reader’s Forum: Ask College Students: What Course Changes or Additions Would You Have Liked When You Were in High School?

A former board member and veteran educator surveyed school district grads on what they wish they'd learned in school.

Legally Speaking: Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias in New Jersey Schools–Part 1

What the law says about equality and equity.

Head of the Class: Hamilton Township’s Pandemic Response

The district’s outreach program earned an NJSBA School Leader Award.