• President’s Message: In Praise of Our “Extra Board Member”

  Engaged citizens are key to our democratic process.

• Executive Word: NJSBA’s Day of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training 

  NJSBA joined forces with several state school boards associations to conduct a day-long DEI training program for staff.

• ELFNJ Spotlight: US Marines Leadership Series

  The Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, in partnership with the U.S. Marines, is hosting a four-part training series on resilience and strong leadership.

• Readers Forum: Healing New Jersey’s Children, Families and Communities from ACEs: A Coordinated Approach

  The N.J. Department of Children and Families has launched an initiative that addresses Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs.

• NJSBA at Your Service: Districts Bolster Cybersecurity in Virtual Classrooms

  Strategies for managing the additional security challenges remote learning presents.

• Legally Speaking: Board Member Speech and Disclaimers

  Disclaimers may not be enough to avoid ethics act violations.

• Head of the Class: NJSBA’s Powerful STEAM Tank

  The student invention competition champions student curiosity and builds competence and confidence. 

• President’s Message: An Unexpected Presidency

  NJSBA's president bids farewell, and reflects on how boards of education met the challenges of the pandemic.

• Executive Word: Training the New Generation of Teachers

  Mentoring aspiring young teachers, and preparing them for the classroom, is critically important for the future of education.

• ELFNJ Spotlight: Back To Backpacks: A Leadership Guide To The New Normal

  Free virtual programs are available on important aspects of post-pandemic education.