Voters to Decide Construction Questions in March 11 Special Election
Statewide, the New Jersey School Boards Association has learned of 16 boards of education with construction proposals or other questions on the ballot.
02/25/2025
Topics: School Elections
Legislative Update: Public Notice Legislation Moving Once Again; Bill Concerning Heat Stress Among Items Advanced by Committees
In the week leading up to Gov. Phil Murphy’s fiscal year 2026 budget address, several committees met at the State House and advanced legislation relevant to schools and boards of education in New Jersey.
02/26/2025
Topics: Advocacy
‘Education Matters’ Highlights the Role of Board Members in HIB Investigations
A recent episode of “Education Matters” delved into how school districts approach harassment, intimidation and bullying complaints, along with the role board members play in this area.
02/25/2025
Topics: Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
Federal District Court Grants Injunction Blocking Trump Administration from Terminating or Changing Federal DEI Contracts
By decision dated Feb. 21, 2025, the Federal District Court of Maryland granted a preliminary injunction (and denied a temporary restraining order) blocking the Trump administration from terminating or changing federal contracts that fall under the umbrella of diversity, equity and inclusion.
02/25/2025
Topics: School Law
New Board Member Orientation Weekend Attracts a Crowd
Almost a hundred recently elected board of education members attended New Board Member Orientation Weekend from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Plainsboro.
02/25/2025
NJSBA Webinars: New Board Member Self-Evaluation, Collective Bargaining, Career and Technical Education and More
The New Jersey School Boards Association has a slate of engaging and timely webinars lined up, with more being added soon.
02/25/2025
Save the Dates for NJSBA’s Upcoming In-Person Programs
The New Jersey School Boards Association has a variety of engaging one-day programs scheduled for the spring.
02/24/2025
NJDOE Announces the Creation of the Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery
LEAR has been established to transform New Jersey’s approach to literacy instruction and advance academic recovery.
02/25/2025
Topics: Student Learning and Education
Notice of Changes to the Procedures for Mediation and Due Process Hearing Requests
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued a memorandum outlining important updates to the procedures the Office of Special Education will follow when mediation and due process hearing requests are filed with the department.
02/25/2025
Topics: Special Education
Grant Program Supports School District Programs that Provide Hands-on Outdoor Education
NOAA’s Delaware Bay Watershed Education and Training grant program supports school district programs that provide hands-on outdoor education for students and teachers.
02/25/2025
Topics: School Budget and Finances