• Listening to Understand

  There is a growing body of research that identifies the challenges and the strategies to develop effective decision-making bodies like boards of education.

  

• Empowering Learning Through Technology

  Educational technology specialists serve as both guides and collaborators, working closely with teachers to enhance lessons, co-teach and model best practices in digital instruction.

  

• AI Roundtable: School Districts Navigate Some Challenging Terrain

  To learn how school districts are navigating these questions and others, we reached out to three educators who have spent a great deal of time thinking about artificial intelligence.

  

• The Importance of Helping New Board Members

  If you’re a veteran board member, think about all the questions you had when you first entered public service to advance the education of children – and consider making it a priority to lend a helping hand as newcomers learn what it means to be an effective school board member.

• Ready or Not, AI Is Here 

  While artificial intelligence has been developing for decades, public interest skyrocketed with the release of ChatGPT in November 2022. It is no exaggeration to say that AI has the potential to revolutionize education.

• Winter Virtual County Association Meetings and Programs

  This winter, the county school boards association meetings will be held virtually due to possible inclement weather.

• The Power of Storytelling in Providing Students With a Strong Foundation of Mental Wellness Support

  Often, real-life stories are utilized to help students connect with their emotions and the larger human experience.

• Creating Equitable Environments for Students: How Data Is Driving the Way Forward

  At Westfield Public Schools in central New Jersey where I serve as superintendent, administrators and educators alike understand the importance of a culturally responsive school climate in elevating student outcomes.

• Student Representatives on School Boards: How Clear Policies Can Help Them Succeed

  So, how do you craft a policy that’s clear and works? One that turns a student representative from having “a seat at the table” into a powerful advocate for peers? Let’s dive in and break it down.

• Special Education Settlements: What Board Members Should Know

  This article provides an overview of special education terms and concepts to serve as context for board members during executive session discussions about special education settlement agreements.