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NJSBA Presents “Battle of the Counties”
The Battle of the Counties is a new statewide competition that encourages increased engagement and participation in NJSBA and County School Boards Association activities.
This annual challenge will run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Board members are asked to work collaboratively to increase their district’s attendance and participation at select events and programs throughout the year.
Visit the Battle of the Counties webpage to see the full details about participation.
School Board Notes
School-Board-Notes-Sept., 23, 2026
Lead Story: Harrison Board Members Recognized for 30 Years of Service
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NJ Spotlight News
Q&A: How China and Canada beat the U.S. in educating poor kids
‘Health, nutrition, safety’ for struggling students are keys to reversing reading scores that are near a 25-year low, expert says.
NorthJersey.com
NJ teacher union says health premium hike of up to 34% ‘unacceptable’
Teachers in some New Jersey public school districts will see their health insurance premiums soar next year by as much as 34%.
Montclair Local
Montclair Schools Propose New AI, Technology Policies
New policies introduced by the Montclair School District would set new limits around the use of generative artificial intelligence and personal devices in classrooms.
Shore News Network
A newly introduced bill could provide substantial additional state funding to school districts including Toms River, Lakewood and Jackson by eliminating New Jersey’s 6% cap on year-over-year increases in major categories of school aid.
TAPinto.net
Mission Possible: Wear the Words. Live the Mission
The words were the same. The work behind them took many forms.
From school offices and classrooms to gymnasiums and cafeterias, Linden Public Schools employees wore their signature black T-shirts with large, bold white lettering across the front: Mission Possible. Monday marked the initiative’s first observance of the school year.
New, Free After-School Program for Hackensack Middle School Students
Middle Schoolers and parents in the Hackensack Public School District are invited to join a new Mentoring-Based After-School Program, also known as C.A.A.P. (Comet Afterschool Achievement Partnership).
Pearl Gets a Little Brother: NRESC Expands Therapy Dog Program with Giants Foundation Grant
From helping reluctant readers pick up a book to providing students with a quiet moment during a stressful school day, Pearl, a therapy dog with the Northern Region Educational Services Commission (NRESC), has become an increasingly familiar presence at schools and community programs throughout Passaic County.
