Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, hosted a new episode of “The Boardroom” podcast at the Association’s headquarters Jan. 10.
The New Jersey Department of Education announced in an advisory that the United States Department of Education has approved amendments to New Jersey’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief State Plan.
The New Jersey Department of Education announced in an advisory the release of two notices of grant opportunities designed to assist local educational agencies in expanding Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate offerings.
At its Dec. 19, 2023, meeting, the School Ethics Commission adopted two new advisory opinions.
The New Jersey School Boards Association is saluting board of education members during School Board Recognition Month with a special video.
On Dec. 21, 2023, the Senate and Assembly met and granted final legislative approval to several education measures, sending them to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk for further action. The governor also signed two previously conditionally vetoed bills into law.
As the state-designated provider of mandated training, the NJSBA offers its members numerous formats to fulfill their training requirements, including in-person, live virtual, and self-paced online training courses.
As of March 6, 2023, all new board members must complete mandated training within 90 days of taking office. This requirement, initiated by the School Ethics Commission, is aimed at ensuring that all board members have up-to-date knowledge and understanding...
The winter 2024 issue of School Leader, which features a cover story on how to battle chronic absenteeism, is now available online.
Florence Saslow, known to many as “Peggy,” died Dec. 26, 2023, at age 100. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death.