The U.S. Department of Education launched the National Parents and Families Engagement Council on June 14 to facilitate strong and effective relationships between schools, parents, families and caregivers.
Hundreds of attendees from the school community, members of law enforcement, public officials and others attended the New Jersey School Boards Association’s virtual forum, “School Security: Where Do We Go from Here?” on June 13.
On June 9, several committees convened and advanced various measures affecting New Jersey school districts.
Each month, the nonprofit organization that supports community efforts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and improve environmental equity recognizes a local leader with an inspiring story about promoting sustainability.
About 75 school board members and others in the education community turned out for the New Jersey School Boards Association’s annual School Public Relations Forum, June 10.
Six student teams that participated in the NJ Student Climate Challenge were honored by Atlantic City Electric, Exelon, the Drumthwacket Foundation, and Sustainable Jersey for their innovative approaches to help address climate change.
Ann Marie Cooke, vice president of the Green Township School Board, earned her Certified Board Member designation, and Mattia Scharfstein of the Stanhope Board of Education, earned her Master Board Member designation.
Bruce Young, vice president for county activities at the New Jersey School Boards Association and a member of the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, received the Janet Lobsenz award at the Bergen County School Boards Association’s June 2 meeting.
At its June meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on numerous items.
During the webinar, titled “Strategies for Implementing a Green Fund,” presenters will showcase stories from K-12 schools that are using the model to support sustainability programs.