Obituary: Mattie K. Peterson, Fairfield Board of Education Member, Dies
The Fairfield Township Board of Education is mourning the death of one of its members, Mattie K. Peterson, who died Oct. 13, surrounded by family at home. She was 42 years old.
State Board Acts on Numerous Items at Monthly Meeting
The New Jersey State Board of Education met for its October monthly meeting, discussing and acting on numerous items, including a resolution recognizing National Principals Month. The State Board also recognized the 2022-2023 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year.
Legislative Update: Assembly Education Committee Holds Hearing on Learning Acceleration and School Facilities Bill; Senate Approves Various Education Measures
The Assembly Education Committee hosted a hearing on interrupted learning and discussed a bill that would revise school facility project processes. The Senate and various other Assembly committees also met over the last week.
Download the Workshop Mobile App!
Download the Workshop 2022 mobile app! Visit the Apple App store or Google Play store and search “NJSBA Workshop 2022.” The Workshop app offers an opportunity to engage in Workshop throughout the entire event.
NJSBA Submits Feedback on Student Mental Health Proposal; Comment Period Extended
The New Jersey School Boards Association is urging the Murphy administration to preserve the existing School Based Youth Services Program, while increasing investments in programs and services that will enhance student mental health.
Asked and Answered: Exceptions to the Nepotism Rules
There are a few narrow but important exceptions to the nepotism rules. You are strongly encouraged to discuss these exceptions with your board attorney before hiring based on these exceptions.
NJSBA Announces New Jersey’s 2022-2023 School Board Member of the Year
This year’s Board Member of the Year is Adam Parkinson, president of the West New York Board of Education in Hudson County.
About $6M in Grants Go to Two New Jersey Institutions to Support Educators of English Learner Students
The College of New Jersey and William Paterson University have received grants of $3 million and $2.8 million respectively to support educators of English learner students.
Districts Urged to Review Spring 2022 NJGPA Results
The New Jersey Department of Education encourages districts to review the results of the spring 2022 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment results in conjunction with locally administered assessments.
Districts Encouraged to Register for Threat Assessment and Management Training
The Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning, part of the New Jersey Department of Education, is providing ongoing behavioral threat assessment and management virtual training for school communities through a grant program.