Several legislative committees, including both the Assembly and Senate Education committees met in Trenton on Monday, May 6. Below is a rundown of any education-related bills that were considered. Unless otherwise noted, all of the measures received committee approval. Assembly...
Theodore D. Shinske, a longtime member of the Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education, died April 14, 2024, at the age of 83. Known lovingly as “Ted” by his friends and family throughout his full and vibrant life,...
The New Jersey Preschool Inclusive Education Project is a partnership between the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and the Montclair State University Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health. The collaboration is designed to enhance...
The Division of Developmental Disabilities in the New Jersey Department of Human Services recently instituted a policy change that would allow a small number of eligible young adults with developmental disabilities to enroll in DDD services as early as age...
Gov. Phil Murphy recognized the achievements of the state’s 237,000 children who receive special education instruction and the work of teachers, parents, school administrators and others who support them by proclaiming “Special Education Week in New Jersey,” May 12-18, 2024....
“The Boardroom” podcast returns for a new episode on Wednesday, May 8 at 12 p.m. The show’s host, Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, will be joined by Gwen Thornton, director of...
The New Jersey School Boards Association is pleased to announce the launch of “Education Matters,” an NJSBA podcast hosted by Ray Pinney, lead director of member training and engagement at the Association. At 1:30 p.m. on May 6, he will...
The New Jersey School Boards Association has a slate of engaging and timely webinars lined up, with more being added soon. Discover what’s in store and register for the programs that interest you the most. Navigating Education Governance: Insights into...
On Friday, May 10, the New Jersey School Boards Association will be setting the stage for Workshop 2024 by bringing together school officials from across New Jersey for a day of collaboration and professional growth during its Spring Conference. Held...