• NJDOE Shares Insights on Improving Discipline Practices

  The advisory offers suggestions for local educational agencies to consider adjusting discipline practices, as necessary, for the 2023-2024 school year.

• LEAs Receiving ARP-ESSER Funds Must Update Safe Return Plans

  Districts accepting ARP-ESSER funding are required to update the Safe Return Plan for the continued safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services for all schools, and they must also post the updated plans on their websites.

• Union and Hudson Counties Become First Two Members of the 100% Club for Workshop 2023

  The New Jersey School Boards Association would like to congratulate Union County and Hudson County for becoming the first two members of the 100% Club for Workshop 2023.

• U.S. Department of Education Announces Nine New Jersey Schools as Blue Ribbon Winners

  The U.S. Department of Education recently recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including nine from New Jersey.

• New Resource Helps Teachers Incorporate Climate Change into Lesson Plans

  Climate Week runs from Sept. 17 through Sept. 24, providing an opportunity for the public to learn about the impacts of climate change and actions that can be taken to become more resilient.

• Monmouth County Educator Named 2023-2024 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year

  Joseph Nappi, a social studies teacher at Monmouth Regional High School, has been named the 2023-2024 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year, the New Jersey Department of Education recently announced. 

• Anti-Bullying Task Force to Host Two Public Hearings: Registration Is Required

  Individuals who are interested in providing public testimony must register for one of the meetings in advance. The deadline to register is Sept. 29.

• Public Schools, Education Agencies Eligible to Apply for $250K Grant Opportunity to Support Youth Mental Health

  Eligible applicants must be a New Jersey-based agency such as a private, nonprofit health or social service agency with a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt status; local health department; public school; or education agency.

• School Leader ‘Up Close’ Features NJSBA’s President

  The latest "Up Close" feature highlights Dr. Karen Cortellino, a longtime member of the Montville Township Board of Education and the president of the New Jersey School Boards Association.

• NJSBA’s Leadership Conference: Everyone Moving Forward Together!

  Providing a forum for learning, networking and teamwork, this conference will inspire attendees to stay informed and empower them to make a positive impact in their districts.