$2 Million in Grants Available to LEAs to Address Teacher Climate and Culture
Grant awards will range from $75,000 to $200,000, based on the number of teachers in the district.
School Safety Speaker Series to Highlight Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Best Practices
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.
New Jersey Department of Education Announces LEA Opportunities with Taiwan Ministry of Education
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.
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Highlights Initiative to Help Food Insecure Families
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 included authorization for a new, permanent, nationwide program called Summer EBT, which seeks to address food insecurity.
New Jersey State Board of Education Acts on Numerous Items at February Meeting
The State Board recognized February as Career and Technical Education Month and conducted other business at its February meeting.
Joseph Smith, Wallington Board Member, Honored for 50 Years of Service
Joseph Smith, a member of the Wallington Board of Education, was recently honored for serving on the board for 50 years.
New Jersey State Teacher of the Year Is a Finalist for 2024 National Teacher of the Year
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.
School Ethics Commission Adopts Six Decisions, Conducts Other Business at January Meetings
On Jan. 11, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2024, the School Ethics Commission convened special meetings to discuss a “request for interlocutory review” in connection with a matter previously transmitted by the SEC to the Office of Administrative Law.
NJSBA’s Legislative Committee to Meet March 9
Notice is hereby served of the regular meeting of the NJSBA Legislative Committee to be held on Saturday, March 9 at 9 a.m.
Call for Entries: Innovations in Special Education Awards 2024
Highlight your school’s exemplary programs and services for students with special needs by entering the Innovations in Special Education Award program.