The U.S. Department of Education recently released its 2023 Update to its Equity Action Plan, which is part of its efforts to implement the president's executive order on "Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government."
Shine a spotlight on some of your district’s most important but often overlooked staff by nominating them for the New Jersey School Boards Association's "Unsung Superheroes in Education" awards.
Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, was joined by Charles Muller, NJSBA’s business administrator in-residence, on the Feb. 14 episode of “The Boardroom” podcast.
Grant awards will range from $75,000 to $200,000, based on the number of teachers in the district.
Dr. Melissa Reeves will present a program as part of a Department of Homeland Security grant program on March 15 at the Burlington Township High School Performing Arts Center.
The NJDOE announced a finalized memorandum of understanding with the Taiwan Ministry of Education that promotes an academic exchange in language education and science, technology, engineering and math education.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 included authorization for a new, permanent, nationwide program called Summer EBT, which seeks to address food insecurity.
The State Board recognized February as Career and Technical Education Month and conducted other business at its February meeting.
Joseph Smith, a member of the Wallington Board of Education, was recently honored for serving on the board for 50 years.
Joseph Nappi of Monmouth Regional High School, who is New Jersey’s 2024 State Teacher of the Year, has been selected as one of the four finalists for National Teacher of the Year.