Newark Public Schools Gets a Bond Rating Upgrade
The ratings agency S&P Global Ratings has raised the bond rating of Newark Public Schools from BBB+ to A-.
Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on Nov. 26, 2024 – Part II
Given the breadth of action taken by the School Ethics Commission at its meeting on Nov. 26, 2024, it will be discussed in a four-part series.
Two-Part Webinar Series on Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Within Schools
The training series being offered by the NJDOE was first offered in January 2024 and is making a return after receiving strong interest.
Using Functional Behavioral Assessments to Create Supportive Learning Environments
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education have jointly offered guidance on the use of functional behavioral assessments for all students whose behavior interferes with learning.
Streamlined Portfolio Appeals Option Added for Students with Qualifying ASVAB Scores
Students who meet or exceed the minimum required ASVAB composite score of 35 may use the streamlined portfolio appeal option to demonstrate graduation readiness.
Purnell Perspectives: A Message of Collaboration
As you recharge this holiday break, I urge you to reflect on our collective mission: to advance public education and promote the achievement of all students through effective governance. Let us embrace the fact that we are better equipped to realize that mission when we rise to meet challenges together.
NJDOE Invites the Public to Comment on the State’s School Funding Law
The New Jersey Department of Education invites educators and other members of the public to comment on the state’s school funding law.
School Board Notes • December 17, 2024
Dover Board of Education Honors One of NJSBA’s ‘Unsung Superheroes’
Rosemarie Chambers-Jimenez, one of the winners in the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Unsung Superheroes in Education recognition program, was honored Dec. 10 at a Dover Board of Education meeting.
Voters Approve Construction Questions in Special Election
On Dec. 10, voters headed to the polls for a special school district election, approving construction questions submitted by two school districts.