School Leader

When Timothy Shriver addresses thousands as the keynote speaker at the New Jersey School Boards Association’s 2026 Annual Workshop this fall, he will not focus on test scores or education trends. Instead, he likely will pose questions such as: How...

For families with special-needs children, the reliability of a public school system’s programs and professional support can be a vital resource. However, when their children grow up and no longer qualify for those services, many families say they feel lost...

School districts are often judged by their outcomes, such as student performance, community trust and the ability to balance their annual budgets. Yet beneath these visible metrics lies a less discussed but equally influential factor: the systems that drive daily...

In a world where technology is increasingly accessible from almost anywhere at any time—while time remains a precious and fleeting commodity—school officials face a difficult dilemma: deciding if and when to use artificial intelligence.  Board of education members and charter...

This article was originally published in the Winter 2026 issue of Apptegy’s SchoolCEO magazine. By the time this study is published, Clinton Central School Corporation’s Melissa McIntire will have earned her doctorate in education. Her thesis asks a question that’s...

You may have seen the New Jersey School Boards Association sponsoring a category in the Garden State Film Festival and wondered, “Why is the NJSBA involved in filmmaking?”  For the past seven years, the NJSBA has sponsored a student category...

Summer has a way of slowing things down just enough to allow for a clear-eyed look at where we have been and where we still need to go. As I write this for our summer edition, I find myself genuinely...

Across New Jersey, school districts continue to face financial pressures that threaten our ability to provide the educational opportunities our students deserve. The combination of the state’s funding formula and the rigid 2% tax levy cap continues to create challenges...

The Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey (ELFNJ) announces the appointment of Lauren Cuervo as its new executive director. A veteran leader in integrated growth strategy and business development, Cuervo brings nearly two decades of experience driving value and developing opportunities...

The annual School Leader Awards honored the Manville and Mendham Borough school districts in 2025 as recognized programs representing New Jersey public schools that provide creative, effective programs proven to enhance student achievement. Manville School District Learning Comes to Life...