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.
Recount: Wrong Candidate Was Certified as a Winner of Ocean Township Board of Education Seat
A recount that was conducted after the discovery of an election software glitch shows that Steven Clayton was certified as a winner of one of three open seats on the Ocean Township Board of Education – even though Jeffery Weinstein...
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Policy Manager
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking a policy manager to provide policy services to local boards of education.
Guidance Regarding the Use of Psychiatric Clearances for Students with Disabilities
The NJDOE issued an advisory providing guidance regarding the submission of medical clearance from a psychiatrist, physician, or other mental health professional as a contingency for a student returning to school following a behavioral incident.