Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Launches the School-Based Services Technical Assistance Center
The Technical Assistance Center will continue to be updated with additional resources over the coming months.
Self-Assessment for Determining Grades Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act Is Now Open
The New Jersey Department of Education recently announced the opening of the 2022-2023 School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.
NAEP Assessment Shows 13-Year-Olds Struggling in Reading and Math
The nation’s 13-year-olds showed the largest declines ever recorded on the long-term trend assessment in mathematics on the National Assessment of Educational Program and are also struggling with reading, according to results released by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Legislative Update: Assembly Committees Approve Universal Free School Meals, Anti-Privatization Measures; Senate Votes to Repeal Residency Requirement
On June 15, various Assembly committees met to advance several PreK-12 education bills. In addition, the Senate held a voting session on June 20 and voted to repeal the state residency requirement for school employees.
NJAC Foundation Awards Almost $90K in Scholarships to County Vocational-Technical High School Graduates
This annual scholarship program rewards county vocational-technical school graduates who will attend a New Jersey public institution for their post-secondary education.
Charting a Course to Success: Last Call to Register for NJSBA’s Leadership Conference – Calming the Waters of Turbulent Seas
As part of the Leadership Conference series, the New Jersey School Boards Association will host part two of “Calming the Waters of Turbulent Seas” on Friday, June 23, 2023.
One Week Left to Secure Your Early-Bird Group Registration Discount for Workshop 2023
When you register for NJSBA’s Workshop 2023, you will be joining thousands of school leaders and affirming your commitment to public education. Become a superhero by registering for Workshop early!
STEAM Tank 2023 Advances Student Achievement; Winners Announced
The top three elementary and middle school teams are invited to attend the NJSBA’s Workshop in Atlantic City, Oct. 24-25, and the winning high school teams are invited to the New Jersey Education Association’s convention in Atlantic City in November...
Two School Districts Earn Grants for Apprenticeship Programs
The East Orange School District will receive a $597,600 grant and the Middlesex County Magnet School will receive a $134,380 grant under a program to support the creation and expansion of apprenticeships.
New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Issues Updated Materials
The New Jersey Department of Education's Office of Special Education recently issued an advisory informing schools and educators about new and updated special education materials on its website.