Workshop Program Proposal Deadline Is July 15
New Jersey School Boards Association is looking for engaging, creative and thoughtful submissions. Proposals should reflect the best practices in education today.
NJDOE Announces $40M in Funding to Help Districts Expand or Establish Preschool Programs
The New Jersey Department of Education has broadened the number of districts that can apply for funding from those that have 20% of their students from lower-income families (as defined by being eligible for free or reduced priced lunch) to...
Call for Nominations: New Jersey’s Board Member of the Year
New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking nominees for its 18th Annual Board Member of the Year Award, which recognizes a local school board member whose work exemplifies commitment not only to the children of his or her community, but...
Deadlines Loom for Board Candidates in November Election
Those who decide to seek office are encouraged to use the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Candidate Kit as a resource. It provides downloadable PDFs as well as links to important websites.
USDOE Announces $68 Million in Grants for Full-Service Community Schools
The program will award $68 million to support community schools across the country, which will spur the planning and capacity-building, development, implementation, operation and coordination of effective services for children and families, particularly in areas with high rates of poverty.
School Leader: How Schools Can Serve Non-English Speaking Families
The latest issue of School Leader magazine, available online, features a cover story on how schools can step up to serve non-English speaking families and numerous other articles of interest to board members and education stakeholders.
NJDOE Releases Fiscal and Programmatic ESSER Guidance
In a pair of July 6, 2022, broadcast memos to school districts, the New Jersey Department of Education released fiscal and programmatic guidance regarding use of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief and other federal funds.
New Jersey State Board of Education Elects Officers
The State Board elected Kathy Goldenberg as president and Andrew Mulvihill as vice president.
Obituary: John “Jeff” P. Delaney, Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Education
Dr. Delaney, a career educator, had been a member of the Matawan Aberdeen Board of Education since 2009.
Workshop 2022 Program Proposal Submission Deadline July 15
NJSBA is looking for engaging, creative and thoughtful submissions for Workshop 2022, to be held at the Atlantic City Conference Center Oct. 24-26.