Take Advantage of Board Reorganization Resources
Most school districts in New Jersey hold school board reorganization in early January. The New Jersey School Boards Association has online resources for school boards navigating this transition.
Last Chance to Apply to Join the STEAM Tank Challenge
Time is running out to apply to participate in the 2025 STEAM Tank Challenge, which was created by the New Jersey School Boards Association to promote student achievement in STEAM.
Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on Nov. 26, 2024 – Part III
In this third of a four-part series detailing the action taken by the School Ethics Commission at its meeting on Nov. 26, 2024, we will review the remaining five advisory opinions made public by the SEC (A07-24; A09-24; A11-24; A13-24; and A14-24).
Notice of Grant Opportunity: Expanding Access to Computer Science High School Courses
The New Jersey Department of Education recently announced the release of the “Expanding Access to Computer Science High School Courses Notice of Grant Opportunity.”
New Jersey Department of Education Names National ESEA Distinguished School for 2025
The Jotham W. Wakeman School is recognized for excellence in serving its multilingual learner population of students.
USDOE Promotes Resources to Fight Chronic Absenteeism
As part of the roundtable, several participants announced new commitments and resources to support the critical work of keeping children and youth consistently engaged in school.
School Board Notes • December 24, 2024
NJSBA Officer Candidacy: Application and Guidelines (Dec. 17, 2024)
Applications must be received at NJSBA headquarters by 5 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2025.
Legislative Update: Public Notice Legislation Advances; Assembly Education Committee Bids Farewell to Chairwoman Lampitt
The Assembly Education Committee met Thursday, Dec. 12. Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt (D-6), chair of the committee, led her final meeting prior to her departure from the Legislature at the end of the year.
Passaic County School Boards Association Honors the Late Daniel T. Sinclair
In honor of the late Daniel T. Sinclair, who died July 6, 2024, and served as NJSBA president from 2017 to 2019 and as president of the Passaic County School Boards Association from 2014 to 2015, the PCSBA hosted its meeting at Lakeland Regional High School, where he served as a board member from 2016 to 2021.