Webinar to Focus on Changes in Mandated Training Requirements for New School Board Members
Join your peers on an April 5 webinar and find out how changes in mandatory training requirements will impact boards of education throughout the state.
NJDOE to Discontinue Start Strong Assessments
With the successful reinstatement of the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments in the spring of 2022, the New Jersey Department of Education will discontinue the Start Strong assessment effective fall 2023.
Mother and Daughter Share a Common Bond as Unsung Hero Award Winners
For the first time in history, a student has followed in the footsteps of one of her parents in winning a prestigious Unsung Hero award.
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month
The Office of Special Education has created a theme to help encourage and support ASD awareness in schools. This year’s theme for Autism Awareness Month is Colors of My World.
School Leader’s Spring Issue Highlights Tutoring, Wellness Programs and More
The spring issue of School Leader, the quarterly magazine published by the New Jersey School Boards Association, features an array of articles to help school districts navigate challenges.
Meet Your Field Service Representative
To better acquaint you with your field service representative, the New Jersey School Boards Association has created a video playlist of short interviews. Learn more about your district’s dedicated field service representative by checking out the playlist.
NJSBA Extends Condolences to the Family of State Senator Ron Rice
“Senator Rice was a committed advocate for the welfare of his constituents and understood the role that a quality public education can play in providing opportunities to our children,” said Dr. Timothy J. Purnell, NJSBA executive director and CEO.
Legislative Update: Assembly Committees Meet; Full Senate Advances S-2 Relief and Other Education Measures
In the last week, the Assembly Education Committee met and advanced over a half dozen pieces of legislation. The Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee approved a measure to combat compulsive gambling. The full Senate met to advance various...
Bill Would Provide More than $102M in Aid to Up to 161 Districts
On March 17, Gov. Phil Murphy announced a bill in partnership with the Legislature to offer more than $102 million in additional funding to school districts that would see a reduction in school aid under the governor’s proposed fiscal year...
NJSBA’s 2023 November School Board Election Candidate Kit Is Now Available to Download
This year’s November annual school election will be held Nov. 7, 2023. The deadline for candidates to submit their nominating petition is 4 p.m., July 31, 2023.