LEAs Urged to Start Planning for Preschool Education Aid Application
LEAs can reference the 2022-2023 PEA Application as a guide in advance of the official application release for the upcoming year.
NJDOE: Schools Must Submit Statement of Assurance on Lead Testing for Drinking Water
A 2022-2023 statement of assurance for lead drinking water testing and reporting is required to be submitted for all entities, including any entity that received an exemption approval.
State Board of Education Approves Graduation Ready Cut Scores
The New Jersey State Board of Education approved the proficiency level cut score for the English language arts and mathematics components of the NJGPA, as well as the menu of alternative assessments and aligned cut scores.
NJSBA Elects New Officers, Conducts Other Important Business at Delegate Assembly
Irene LeFebvre presided over her last Delegate Assembly as president of the New Jersey School Boards Association on May 13 at the Conference Center at Mercer in West Windsor, with the Association electing new officers and conducting other important business.
Assembly Education Chair Announces Package of Bills to Address Teacher Shortages
On Thursday, May 11, Assembly Education Committee Chair Pamela Lampitt announced the introduction of a package of bills intended to alleviate the ongoing teacher shortage in New Jersey.
Legislative Update: Assembly and Senate Committees Approve Teacher Shortage Bills; Governor Signs Nonresident Tuition Bill
May 11 marked a busy day for the state Legislature as six committees met to advance various pieces of legislation concerning PreK-12 education.
Share Your Expertise at Workshop 2023: Program Proposals Due June 15
The Workshop 2023 “call for proposals” deadline is June 15. The NJSBA is looking for engaging, creative and thoughtful submissions.
Receive Mandated CRG Mapping Information at NJSBA’s School Security & Safety Conference
On Friday, June 9, experts in cybersecurity, threat assessments, school security, safety best practices and more will share their perspectives at the NJSBA's School Security & Safety Conference.
Session Topics Announced for NJSBA’s Spring School Law Forum 2023
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s Spring School Law Forum is returning June 13, 2023. It will be held at the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association's FEA Conference Center in Monroe.
NJSBA’s 2023 School PR Forum to Include On-Camera Training Session for Crisis Communications
Tom Slater, formerly the risk communications director at the New Jersey Department of Health, will present an overview of the principles of communication during a crisis.