NJSBA Welcomes New Business Administrator in Residence to the Team
Mr. D’Anna will offer consultation, professional learning and support to board members related to district business affairs.
08/10/2026
Notice of Virtual Meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association Board of Directors
The meeting will be held virtually on Aug. 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. using the link provided.
08/10/2026
NJSBA Introduces “Good News”
This new initiative is designed to help remind the public of the value and impact of public schools.
08/05/2026
NJSBA Improves Membership Communication Offering SMS opt in for Breaking News
Text messaging option provides members with alerts in real time, important updates, such as program cancellations and changes, urgent action items and late-breaking information.
08/10/2026
NJSBA Honors the Life and Legacy of Former President John Bulina
He served as president of the New Jersey School Boards Association from 2012 to 2014.
08/04/2026
Optional Spring Break Date Recommendations Signed into Law
New law paves the way for universal spring break.
08/05/2026
State Board of Education Adopts Graduation Assessment Cut Scores; JROTC Certification Changes
The New Jersey Department of Education also provided an overview of all graduation assessment requirement pathways available to the class of 2027.
08/10/2026
NJ Office of the Attorney General and Division of Civil Rights Announce New Section to Safeguard Student Civil Rights
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights announces the formation of a team dedicated to investigating and addressing discrimination in schools and public places.
08/05/2026
Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on July 28, 2026 – Part I
Among the decisions released were ones addressing board members and/or charter school trustees who failed to complete mandated training in a timely manner.
08/05/2026
Child Sexual Abuse Act – “Passive Abuser” Liability
The New Jersey Supreme Court reversed the judgment of the Appellate Division, ruling that the removal of the “within the household” requirement applies only to instances of sexual abuse committed on or after Dec. 1, 2019.
08/10/2026
E-Mail Alerts for NJDOE Broadcasts Now Available to General Public
Members of the public interested in receiving New Jersey Department of Education updates are invited to sign up.
08/05/2026
U.S. Department of Education Rescinds Title VI Regulations Related to Disparate Impact Liability
The amended regulation took effect July 24, 2026.
08/05/2026
NJDOE Offers Technical Assistance for New Cursive Handwriting Instruction Requirement
Department of Education announces dates of technical assistance sessions designed to help schools implement the new requirement.
08/05/2026
NJDOE Launches WIDA English Language Development Standards Website
The New Jersey Department of Education unveils a website to offer guidance on new WIDA standards.
08/10/2026