Skip to content

School Board Notes

June 21, 2023 VOL. XLVI NO. 44

Legislative Update: Assembly Committees Approve Universal Free School Meals, Anti-Privatization Measures; Senate Votes to Repeal Residency Requirement

Read More

NAEP Assessment Shows 13-Year-Olds Struggling in Reading and Math

The nation’s 13-year-olds showed the largest declines ever recorded on the long-term trend assessment in mathematics on the National Assessment of Educational Program and are also struggling with reading, according to results released by the National Center for Education Statistics.

Board President’s Corner: What Can Be Done to Make Public Comment Sessions More Productive?

Question: What can the board do to make public comment sessions more productive while still allowing itself enough time to conduct other board business?

Attorneys, Board Members, School Administrators and Staff Gather at Spring School Law Forum

Nearly a hundred attorneys, board members and school administrators and staff gathered at the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Spring School Law Forum on June 13.

STEAM Tank 2023 Advances Student Achievement; Winners Announced

The top three elementary and middle school teams are invited to attend the NJSBA’s Workshop in Atlantic City, Oct. 24-25, and the winning high school teams are invited to the New Jersey Education Association’s convention in Atlantic City in November...

Charting a Course to Success: Last Call to Register for NJSBA’s Leadership Conference - Calming the Waters of Turbulent Seas

As part of the Leadership Conference series, the New Jersey School Boards Association will host part two of “Calming the Waters of Turbulent Seas” on Friday, June 23, 2023.

One Week Left to Secure Your Early-Bird Group Registration Discount for Workshop 2023

When you register for NJSBA’s Workshop 2023, you will be joining thousands of school leaders and affirming your commitment to public education. Become a superhero by registering for Workshop early!

Two School Districts Earn Grants for Apprenticeship Programs

The East Orange School District will receive a $597,600 grant and the Middlesex County Magnet School will receive a $134,380 grant under a program to support the creation and expansion of apprenticeships.

New Jersey Department of Education's Office of Special Education Issues Updated Materials

The New Jersey Department of Education's Office of Special Education recently issued an advisory informing schools and educators about new and updated special education materials on its website.

Annual School Elections Candidate Petition Deadline Approaching

This year’s November Annual School Election will be held Nov. 7, 2023. The deadline for candidates to submit their nominating petition to the county clerk is 4 p.m., July 31, 2023.

NJSBA’s Annual School Leader Awards: Call for Entries

The New Jersey School Boards Association is now accepting entries for the 2023 School Leader Awards.

NJAC Foundation Awards Almost $90K in Scholarships to County Vocational-Technical High School Graduates

This annual scholarship program rewards county vocational-technical school graduates who will attend a New Jersey public institution for their post-secondary education.