Reminder to Apply: Be Recognized as an NJSBA Innovator in Special Education
If you have a new, successful, groundbreaking program that has been in place for at least one school year, we want to hear about it.
NJDOE Allocates $4.5M in Grants to Support Climate Change Education in Schools
In the state fiscal year 2023 budget, Gov. Phil Murphy and the Legislature allocated $4.5 million to support climate change education grants to schools. The New Jersey Department of Education announced the availability of those grants Feb. 15.
NJDOE, Passaic Board of Education and Kean University Among Mental Health Services Grant Recipients
Both the NJDOE and the Passaic Board of Education will receive the funds under a school-based mental health services grant opportunity, while Kean will receive a mental health service professional demonstration grant.
Governor Announces Expansion of AP African American Studies in New Jersey
On Feb. 14, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the expansion of Advanced Placement African American Studies classes in New Jersey during a visit to Science Park High School in Newark.
School Safety Specialist Training to Be Held in March
The New Jersey Department of Education’s four-day school safety specialist certification training will be held Wednesdays in March – March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023 – at the Cumberland County Technical Education Center.
NJSBA Nominating Committee Issues Report
The committee interviewed all eight candidates and prepared a report naming a single candidate for each office. All officer positions will be voted upon at the annual Delegate Assembly meeting on May 13.
Assembly Education and Senate Budget and Appropriations Committees Advance Various Education Measures
On Feb. 9 and 13, the Assembly Education and Senate Budget and Appropriations Committees, respectively, met to advance various pieces of legislation relating to PreK-12 education.
NJDOE and NJDCF Offer Condolences, Resources After Death of Central Regional High School Student
In the wake of the death of a student at Central Regional High School in Ocean County, Acting Commissioner of Education Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan and state Department of Children and Families Commissioner Christine Norbut Beyer issued a joint statement Feb....
FAQ Assists School Officials on Changes to Training Requirements
On Feb. 1, the New Jersey State Board of Education adopted updated School Ethics Commission regulations. This FAQ below informs board members and other school officials about the changes to the training requirements.
NJSBA School Finance Conference: ‘Communications and Compliance with Accountability Regulations’ Session Announced
A newly-announced session, "Communications and Compliance with Accountability Regulations," will feature representatives from the New Jersey School Public Relations Association to highlight how to navigate communicating with the community.