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May 16, 2026 VOL XLIX NO. 39
Michael Jacobs speaks while Charles Caravallo is sworn in, standing at a podium. Dr. Karen Cortellino and Irene LeFebvre stand beside. Congratulations is displayed on the screen behind.

NJSBA Delegate Assembly Debate Several Resolutions and Elect a New Officer

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Essex County SBA Concludes Year with Student-Led Culinary Showcase and Governance Honors

The Essex County School Boards Association held its final meeting of the 2025–2026 school year.

Pemberton Board of Education Earns Prestigious Carole E. Larsen Board Certification

Pemberton Township Board of Education was officially awarded the Carole E. Larsen Board Certification.

Do You Know Who Could Be The 2026-2027 New Jersey School Board Member of the Year?

Nominations are now being accepted for the NJSBA’s 2026-2027 Board Member of the Year Award.

NJSBA Unsung Superhero in Education Spotlight: Ashley Dunker

This week’s spotlight features Unsung Superhero in Education Human Resources Professional Ashley Dunker of the Bernards Township School District in Somerset County.

Ashley Dunker headshot

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

This week’s article is limited to an examination of the seven remaining “PC Review” Decisions adopted by the SEC.

OFSA Accepting Food Security Grant Applications 

The New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate is now accepting applications for its Building Expanded Access to Nutritious School Meals (BEANS) Program. 

NJDOE Announces 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Statewide Assessment Schedules 

The New Jersey Department of Education released the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school year assessment schedules.

Office of Special Education Invites School Personnel to Participate in Professional Learning Opportunities

New Jersey Department of Education Office of Special Education announced a series of professional learning opportunities available now for the 2026-2027 school year.