On Thursday, Sept. 22, the Assembly Education Committee returned from summer recess to consider a variety of bills affecting school districts.
On Sept. 26, Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director of the New Jersey School Boards Association, issued a statement following the death of former Gov. James J. Florio, who died Sept. 25 at age 85.
Robert Acerra, who has been involved with the New Jersey PTA for more than 15 years, has joined the New Jersey School Boards Association as lead coordinator, county activities, northern region.
The Morris School District will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary as the only school district in New Jersey created by a court order during a two-day celebration, Oct. 1 to Oct. 2.
This school year, COVID-19 testing will again be offered at no cost to New Jersey LEAs and nonpublic schools. State-sponsored vendors will provide over-the-counter test kits monthly to participating schools.
The fourth and final episode in an “Education Matters” series focusing on school governance highlights how local boards of education can build a better relationship with the community.
The New Jersey School Boards Association would like to congratulate Hudson County for joining the Workshop 2022 100% Club.
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19) highlighted recent legislative developments and answered numerous questions at the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Legislative Committee meeting Sept. 17.
The New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on various items at its September Board meeting, including returning the Jersey City School District to full local control.
The New Jersey School Boards Association is hosting in-person regional Candidates' Briefings on Thursday, Sept. 29 to provide an overview of the structure and responsibilities of local school boards in New Jersey.