Voters went to the polls on Dec. 9 to vote on school construction questions. Statewide, the New Jersey School Boards Association learned of four (4) boards of education with construction on the ballot. Information is acquired from county clerk offices and websites.
Senator Vin Gopal (LD-11) served as guest speaker during the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Legislative Committee meeting, which was held virtually on Saturday, Dec. 6.
In a time where you are stretching every dollar for the students you serve, NJSBA is pleased to offer every district a free, living policy manual.
The Senate and Assembly Education Committees both met this week and considered a wide range of legislation impacting boards of education. Several other committees also met, and a voting session was held at the State House as the intensity of the lame-duck period increased.
At its Dec. 3, 2025, meeting, the State Board of Education heard updates and acted on the following items: Professional Standards, Educator Preparation Programs, and State Board of Examiners and Certification — The State Board adopted amendments at N.J.A.C. 6A:9,...
Last week’s article reviewed the “Final Decision” and the three probable cause or “PC Review” decisions adopted by the School Ethics Commission at its meeting on November 25, 2025. This week’s article examines half of the 20 advisory opinions that the SEC voted to make public, and next week’s article will consider the remaining 10 advisory opinions.
The NJSBA honored several school staff members during the third annual “Unsung Superheroes in Education Awards” ceremony.
Join Dr. Timothy Purnell, Executive Director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, for a conversation with education commissioners from New Jersey, past and present, about the state of education in NJ.
The New Jersey Department of Education recently released the Preschool Education Aid Notice of Funding Opportunity to local educational agencies for the 2026-2027 school year.