Legislative Update: New Law Requires Sunscreen Policies; Other Legislation Passed During Voting Sessions
Gov. Murphy has signed legislation requiring districts to adopt policies concerning student use of sunscreen.
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School Board Notes • April 8, 2025
Release of the 2023-2024 School Performance Reports
Find the data showing how your school district performed in the 2023-2024 school year, according to reports released April 2 by the NJDOE.
Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on March 25, 2025: Part I
This article includes part I of a review of the March 25 Ethics Commission decisions.
Statement from Gov. Murphy on Attempt to Claw Back $85 Million in Federal Funding for N.J. Public Schools
According to the governor’s office, 20 New Jersey school districts face steep cuts in federal funds.
NJSBA’s 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference Inspires Sold-Out Crowd
Events like the Women’s Leadership Conference help cultivate skills, foster networking opportunities, and provide unique support for leaders, which ultimately benefits the school districts they serve.
Agenda Announced for NJSBA’s April 11 Equity Expo
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s inaugural Equity Expo will take place on Friday, April 11, at the Conference Center at Mercer County College from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The program will feature multiple breakout sessions, information on resources available to your district, best practices, and networking opportunities.
NJSBA’s ‘AI Conference: Preparing for Today and Tomorrow’ Will Take Place June 6
This conference will explore how AI can be used in the classroom to improve student learning, how administrators are using it to perform their duties, what board members should know about AI, the legal issues surrounding AI and more.
NJSBA Presents Awards to N.J. Student Filmmakers at Garden State Film Festival
The film festival is one of the most prestigious on the east coast. The category, “New Jersey Hometown Documentary Short,” sponsored by the NJSBA, is for films that are written, directed, shot and edited by students. The films must focus on an aspect of the student’s hometown.
Emra Seawood, Longtime New Brunswick Board Member, Remembered for Passionate Service to Schoolchildren
Emra Seawood served on the New Brunswick Board of Education for 28 years. She was described as a fierce advocate for students.