• NJDOE Issues Advisory on Substitute Certification Service Limits

  An LEA that employs an individual holding a substitute credential may request an extension of the service limit of 20 days for an additional 20 days.

• Three New Jersey Teachers Awarded Milken Awards in Surprise Assemblies

  Riley Gartland, a mathematics teacher at Cinnaminson High School; Taylor Trost, a teacher at Norton Rogers Elementary School in Hightstown; and Virginia Fasulo, a science teacher at Lodi High School have been honored as Milken Educator Award winners.

• New Jersey State Board of Education Honors State Teacher of the Year, Conducts Other Business

  Joseph Nappi, a social studies teacher at Monmouth Regional High School, was honored by the State Board for being named the 2023-2024 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year.

• Notice of Grant Opportunity for the Innovation Dual Enrollment Pilot

  In collaboration with the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, the New Jersey Department of Education recently announced a notice of a grant opportunity for the Innovation Dual Enrollment Pilot.

• Board President’s Corner: What Should be Included in the Board President’s Report?

  While there is a practice in some districts for the board president to give a report at each board meeting, there is no requirement to do so. 

• BCSSD Dedicates Playground in Honor of Former Board President, Robert. C. Silcox Sr.

  The late Robert C. Silcox Sr. was a longtime president and member of the combined Burlington County Special Services School District and Burlington County Institute of Technology Board of Education.

• Workshop 2023 to Host Awards Ceremonies to Honor the Best in New Jersey Education

  To recognize New Jersey’s education leaders, Workshop 2023 will feature multiple awards ceremonies honoring individuals throughout the state who make a true difference in public education.

• Hudson County School Boards Association Hears Insights on School District Finances and More

  Dr. Anthony N. Dragona, the interim school business administrator and board secretary at Union City Public Schools, delivered a presentation on school district finances at the Hudson County School Boards Association's meeting Oct. 4.

• Bergen County School Boards Association Learns About Parental Rights, More at Meeting

  The Bergen County School Boards Association held a meeting Oct. 3 at Biagio’s Ristorante in Paramus.

• Morris County School Boards Association Tackles Important Business at Meeting

  The Morris County School Boards Association heard important updates at its Oct. 5 meeting at Mountain Lakes High School in Mountain Lakes.