Alloway Township Board Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service
Richard Morris was recognized for 40 years of service on the Alloway Township Board of Education at the Salem/Cumberland County school boards associations' Nov. 17 meeting.
Document Answers Frequently Asked Questions about Using Funds for Student Transportation
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has answered some frequently asked questions about the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund and the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund when using funds for student transportation.
Registration Opens for Culturally Responsive Arts Education Workout
Arts Ed NJ is offering a free eight-week Culturally Responsive Arts Education Workout for school educators, administrators and officials — and registration is open.
New Jersey School Boards Association Legislative Committee to Meet
Notice is hereby served of the regular meeting of the NJSBA Legislative Committee, to be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. The meeting will commence at 9 a.m.
Legislative Update: Lame Duck Session Continues
On Monday, Nov. 15, various legislative committees convened either remotely or at the State House. The following is a summary of legislation affecting New Jersey’s public-school districts.
Lieutenant Governor, Acting Commissioner and Other Notables Attend Essex County Meeting
The Essex County School Boards Association welcomed numerous high-profile educators and public officials at its Nov. 10 meeting highlighting the theme of “Equity, Diversity and Equality.”
Kerri Wright, Board Member of the Year, Featured on ‘Education Matters’
Kerri Wright, the New Jersey School Boards Association’s 2021-2022 Board Member of the Year, is featured on the latest episode of “Education Matters,” the popular video series hosted by Ray Pinney, director of member training and engagement at NJSBA.
Virtual Programs for New and Not-So-New Board Members
The program – “3Rs: Roles, Responsibilities and Resources” – will cover a variety of topics and will include time to ask questions and to network with board members from other districts.
Vaccination Support Requested by Secretaries
U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra sent a letter to school principals Nov. 8 asking for assistance with several key components to getting children vaccinated.
Sustainable Jersey Gearing Up for ‘Deep Dive’ Webinars on Digital Schools
Sustainable Jersey, a network and movement of over 400 municipalities and 300 schools and school districts working collectively to achieve a sustainable future, will hold several webinars in its “Deep Dive” series as part of its Digital Schools Program.