When I was elected president of the New Jersey School Boards Association, I was immensely proud and humbled. As I settled into my new role, I found myself thinking about what it means to be a woman in a leadership...
In mid-January of every odd numbered year, a new two-year legislative session begins in New Jersey. Coinciding with every session, the New Jersey School Boards Association adopts a legislative advocacy agenda and action plan that serves as a guide for...
If you were elected to your board of education many years ago or have children who are older, you may still be using the “G word.” For school counselors, that word is “guidance.” While no longer part of their job...
Teachers are the backbone of public education and one of the greatest influences on student success. Yet, the United States is facing teacher shortages that could cause lasting harm, especially for students of color and students in low-income districts. The...
The No. 1 task of any school district – even more important than promoting educational achievement – is to keep students and staff safe. That means designing good school buildings, promoting a culture where students and staff feel compelled to...
You’ve probably heard that “what gets measured gets managed.” It’s a common phrase that has found a foothold in the world of education as part of the ever-changing landscape of assessment tools, big data and the categorization and sorting of...
While the high pass rate on the AP exam is an important achievement, the true value of the AP level Spanish language arts curriculum lies in the exposure to the college-level rigor that students experience.
Following oral argument on Oct. 31, 2023, the court issued two decisions on March 15, 2024, concerning separate, but related, matters regarding the issue of “state action” and social media accounts.
Adopting and maintaining board policy is one of a board member’s most important jobs. Having policies that are legally compliant and reflective of district goals should be front and center. But the policy manual can be intimidating – especially for...
The NJSBA was recently honored with a 2024 Real Leaders Impact Award, and named as the “most transparent” organization in its assigned category.