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School Leader

NJSBA’s quarterly magazine focuses on trends and issues of interest to boards of education and their top administrators.

School Leader • Winter 2026

Vol. 57 No. 3
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Think Globally, Act Locally

Michael Jacobs reflects on his journey to becoming the new NJSBA president.

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The Cost of Educating Our Children

The ABCs of what it takes to fund a child’s education.

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The Power of Goal Setting

How five New Jersey school districts fostered important change.

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Superintendent Searches: A Critical Role of the Board of Education

A cheat sheet on getting the best superintendent for your district.

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Engaging and Celebrating Multilingual Learnersand Their Families

Best practices for teaching multilingual students.

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14 Things School Board Members Wish You Knew About Them

The inside scoop of what exactly school board members do.

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Life After Chapter 44: What’s Next for Benefits?

Getting the right benefits package for school employees.

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Addressing Chronic Student Absenteeism Through Culture, Climate & a Multi-Tiered System of Support

Tips for dramatically curtailing chronic school absenteeism.

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Falling Over the Fiscal Cliff and Finding Our Way Back

Since the introduction of the 2% tax levy caps in exchange for moving board of education elections to November, more districts find themselves facing the inevitable moment when the math no longer works. Rising costs, capped revenues and competing priorities...

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