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October 7, 2026 • VOL XLIX NO. 54
NJSBA proudly presents the 2026 School Leader Award winners.

New Jersey School Boards Association Honors Three Districts with the 2026 School Leader Award

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NJSBA Legislative Committee Discusses School Funding Reform at October Meeting

The meeting also included a roundtable discussion to discuss ways in which the current method of school funding could be improved for all districts across the state.

NJSBA Launches New Digital Assistant to Enhance Resources for School Leaders

The NJSBA ChatBot was designed to make it easy to connect members with available resources.

NJSBA’s Workshop Conference Earns Top National Award Alongside Fortune 500 Companies

The awards were evaluated by an independent panel of leading marketing, event-industry and design experts.

Legislative Update: Senate Education Committee Considers Anti-Bullying Bill Package 

NJSBA will continue to monitor all bills relevant to boards of education and share timely Legislative Updates.

NJSBA's Student Film Showcase Will Feature 21 Short Films

The student films screen at 9:30am on Oct. 20 and 21.

Governor Launches SHBP Reform Working Group

The NJ School Boards Association will have a representative on the working group.

Delegate Assembly Task Force Recommendations Released

The Board of Directors will be reviewing the recommendations during an upcoming meeting.

NJDOE Releases Preschool Education Aid Funding Opportunity

The funding is intended to increase access to high-quality preschool for three- and four-year-old children in the 2027-2028 school year.

NJDOE Sponsoring Training Sessions on Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition

The workshops are available to educators, students and family members statewide using the Learning Resource Centers and other locations throughout the state.

NJDOE Announces 4th Annual CTE Scholar Awards Program

The department has developed several resources to support LEAs with planning and preparing for the 2026-2027 school year.

U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice Issue Guidance on Swatting Threats

Swatting is a malicious communication to emergency services that falsely reports a violent crime, leading to an increased law enforcement presence.