Upcoming Webinars: State Budget Recap, Preparing for the Opening of School, and Building CTE-Focused Spaces
We are excited to share news about several upcoming webinars that the NJSBA will be offering! Discover what’s in store and register.
New Free Online Course for NJ Educators: Brick by Brick – A Leader’s Guide to Building SEL in Schools
The Academy for SEL in Schools at Rutgers University, in partnership with Saint Elizabeth University, has announced a new, free, online course for NJ educators.
NJSBA Publishes Summer 2025 Edition of Capitol Watch
The Summer 2025 edition of Capitol Watch is now available to view.
State Board Selects Leadership for 2025-2026
An update has been provided regarding several actions recently taken by the State Board.
Legislative Update: Pre-K Expansion Measure Among Bills Signed into Law by Governor
Governor Phil Murphy has signed several education related bills into law, including an expansion to early childhood education.
School Board Notes • July 22, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Permitting Parental Opt-Out for LGBTQ+-Inclusive Books
When parents sought to have their children excused from instruction involving LGBTQ+ books, the school board initially compromised with the parents by notifying them when the storybooks would be taught. However, less than a year later, the board rescinded the parental opt-out policy.
Summer Schedule Begins for NJSBA and School Board Notes
Starting on July 15, School Board Notes will be published every other week.
Bergen County School Boards President Michael A. Jacobs Honored with the 2025 Archie F. Hay Award
The award recipient has extensive experience in education advocacy. He represented Bergen County on the NJSBA Board of Directors and contributed to strategic planning and leadership selection efforts.
BradyPLUS Partners with Hudson County Schools of Technology to Launch Culinary Training on Wheels
The Outdoor Classroom Food Bus provides high school students a hands-on culinary training experience.