The Cost of Educating Our Children
The ABCs of what it takes to fund a child’s education.
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Think Globally, Act Locally
Michael Jacobs reflects on his journey to becoming the new NJSBA president.
School Leader • Winter 2026
School Leader Award Winner: Warren Township School District
The Capstone Experience in Warren Township produces impressive results.
Strengthening Curriculum Design for New Jersey Classrooms
SPONSORED CONTENT Two ninth-graders sit in adjacent classrooms, both reading To Kill a Mockingbird. In one room, students explore justice and moral courage through Socratic seminars and multimedia projects. Next door, students analyze Harper Lee’s craft, focusing on Scout’s narration...
Religious Opt-Outs: A Supreme Court Gamechanger*
When and how should religious and other opt-outs be permitted in our public schools?
Moving The Mission Forward: Committed to Advancing Educational Leadership and Equity
The Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey (ELFNJ) is committed to providing school leaders in New Jersey with quality governance training on cutting edge education topics. In support of the ELFNJ mission to advance public education through training, research and...
Executive Word
“If you don’t innovate fast, disrupt your industry and disrupt yourself, you’ll be left behind.” So said John Chambers, former CEO of Cisco, a few years back. When it comes to the tech industry, truer words were never spoken. It’s...
No Devices, More Engagement
Hazlet is a tightly-knit, hard-working, blue-collar community of 20,000 citizens in Monmouth County that prioritizes sports, weekend barbecues, and their children. The municipality shares borders with Middletown, the largest district in Monmouth, and Holmdel, a prestigious, upscale area. The district...
New Strategies Proven to Boost Student Achievement
For the middle and high school students and parents wondering if their children will ever use certain coursework in the “real world,” New Jersey’s Gateway Regional High School has the answer. The Gloucester County district tailors and adapts its curriculum-to-career...
