Sept. 10 Deadline to Nominate the New Jersey School Board Member of the Year
Nominees must have five consecutive years of experience as a board of education member and must hold the NJSBA Certified Board Member designation.
Assessments, Homeless Students, Charter Schools Discussed at State Board Meeting
The State Board adopted, without changes, the regulations concerning charter schools.
Educators and Health Officials Support Executive Order to Wear Masks When School Begins
Executive Order 251, requiring masks with exceptions for students with physical or emotional health concerns, went into effect on Aug. 9.
Five Districts, Two Charter Schools Receive Lighthouse Awards
NJDOE honored the districts for showing substantial improvement in advancing educational equity.
Obituary: Dennis Schmidt, Former NJSBA Labor Relations Negotiator
Before working at the NJSBA, Schmidt was a school teacher and vice principal in Merchantville, N.J.
William Spencer Honored for 30 Years of Service
Spencer was honored at the Warren County Special Services Board of Education Meeting on July 27.
NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop 2021: Sessions Highlight Equity in All Forms
Workshop 2021 offers an exceptional return on investment. The group registration fee gives 25 members of the district team access to more than 140 training and informational sessions at a per-person cost of $36.
School Leader: A Look at What’s Ahead for Schools—and NJSBA
The new issue features an interview with NJSBA’s new president, Irene LeFebvre.
USDOE Releases Questions and Answers on Sexual Harassment
The recently released Q&A document clarifies how the federal Office for Civil Rights interprets schools’ existing obligations concerning sexual harassment complaints.
Court Denies Mother’s Request for Hearing on Access to Child’s Special Education Records
The Superior Court ruled that a parent does not have an independent right to a due process hearing when seeking to pursue a stand-alone denial-of-access claim.