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Grants Support — Billions of dollars are distributed to schools each year from federal, state, and foundation grant funders. The NJSBA Grants Support Program helps to locate and access the funding needed for essential services, professional development, classroom technology, and innovative projects. Search for grants using our Grants Support portal, a dues-based NJSBA service. Login to View Available Grants.
Do you know a Superhero?
Nominations are Now Open for NJSBA’s Unsung Superheroes in Education Awards!
Celebrate the contributions of your school district staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes by submitting a nomination form no later than June 30, 2026.
School Board Notes, May, 12-2026
Sussex County SBA Wraps Up Academic Year with Salute to Literacy, Leadership and a Lifelong Legacy
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Chalkbeat
Some districts make progress amid a broader ‘reading recession,’ new analysis shows
U.S. reading scores started to erode before the pandemic. Then came ‘a mudslide.’ But some school districts are bucking that trend.
NJ.com
N.J. kids are taking a brand-new kind of state test this spring. Here’s what changed.
The new version of the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments — known as the NJSLA — is debuting during a month-long testing window that ends May 29.
NJ Spotlight News
Republican lawmaker aims to curb ‘sweetheart’ no-bid school deals
‘Taxpayer dollars, not political slush funds,’ Sauickie says after seeking information about pending $500 million lease in Newark.
TAPinto.net
Manville Board of Education Leaders Honored for Elite Certification and Milestone Service by NJSBA
Manville – The Manville School District is proud to announce that three members of its Board of Education were formally recognized for their extraordinary commitment to public education at the Somerset County School Boards Association meeting.
Madison BOE Honors Teachers, Service Professionals and Retirees at May Meeting
Madison – The Madison Board of Education recognized the district’s Teachers of the Year, Educational Services Professionals of the Year and retiring staff members during its May meeting, celebrating educators, support staff and longtime employees from across the district.
Woodland Park BOE Honors Eight Educators with Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Service
Woodland Park – Eight educators and service professionals were honored with Governor’s Awards in the Woodland Park school district on April 29, recognizing their contributions across preschool and elementary schools.
Holland Brook Students Show How Math Can Be Fun and Educational
Readington – The lesson started with something simple – designing a dream bedroom.
