• Obituary: Kevin J. Oliver, Lakehurst Board of Education

  He served on the school board for 17 years, including as president and vice president.

• Virtual Workshop 2021 Student Performances Sure To Be Crowd Pleasers

  The performances showcase New Jersey’s talented students and impressive public school arts education programs.

• National School Boards Association, National Superintendents’ Group Call for End to Threats and Violence Around Safe School Opening Decisions

  NSBA and AASA released a statement in response to increasingly tense public forums and online discussions related to safe school openings amid the enduring COVID-19 pandemic.

• Governor Approves Two Education Measures

  The measures include a limited teacher certification pilot and protocols for students who have had a concussion.

• Four Districts Chosen as NJSBA’s 2021 School Leader Award Winners

  The awards showcase creative and effective programs that schools used to meet the challenges of remote learning.

  

• N.J. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Exemption of Tenure Charge Discussion from Open Public Meetings

  NJSBA appeared as amicus curiae in the case, arguing in support of the board.

• National Blue Ribbon Recognition Awarded to Nine N.J. Schools

  The schools were recognized based on their overall academic performance or their progress in closing achievement gaps.

• NJSBA Legislative Committee Meets

  Deborah Cornavaca, deputy chief of staff of outreach for Gov. Phil Murphy, spoke at the meeting.

• Districts Seek Voter Approval for $96.6 Million in Spending

  Sept. 28 is one of five dates during the year when school boards may ask voters to approve school construction proposals.

  

• STEAM Tank 2022 – Deadline Extension: Dec. 23

  Learn more about this popular student invention challenge on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. in an NJSBA Facebook Live event.