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August 25, 2026 VOL XLIX NO. 49

SEHBC Fails to Adopt Plan Year 2027 Active Employee Rate Increases

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NJDOE Announces 2026-2027 County Teachers of the Year

A panel of educators will then select the New Jersey Teacher of the Year from among the 21 County Teachers of the Year.

Deadline Extended for Field Service Representative Position

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendation by Sept. 13, 2026.

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Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Managing Editor and Writer

The deadline to apply for the position is September 20.

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Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on July 28, 2026 – Part II

This article examines the four submissions dismissed by the School Ethics Commission at its July meeting.

NJSBA Announces Student Performance Selections for Workshop 2026

Student performances will take place on Oct. 20 & 21, 2026. Congratulations to the student performers.

STEAM Tank Challenge Returns!

STEAM Tank is about student achievement through authentic, hands-on learning.

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Governor Sherrill Signs Kids’ Online Safety Bill Package: NJ Kids Code Act, Social Media Research Center

The law goes into effect Sept. 1, 2026.

NJDOH Statement on Federal Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

On Aug. 18, the New Jersey Department of Health published the following press release. New Jersey Department of Health Statement on Federal Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s childhood vaccine requirements have not changed. A federal executive...

NJDOE Provides Resources Related to 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001

The New Jersey Department of Education’s instructional and professional learning resources are free to all educators.

NJDOE Increases Literacy Screening Requirement to Three Times Per Year; Provides 26-27 Data Submission Timeline and other Updates

The New Jersey Department of Education also noted its intent to provide additional technical assistance sessions prior to the beginning of year screener data submission date.

NJDOE Reminds State-Funded Preschool Programs of TCU Phase-Out, Other Preschool Requirements

Preschool Education Aid (PEA) is a state-funded program administered by the New Jersey Department of Education to expand access to high‑quality, full‑day preschool for 3‑ and 4‑year‑old children across the state.