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School Leader

July 11, 2023 Vol. 55 No. 1
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Cover Story

‘Goosebump Moments’ Stand Out for NJSBA’s New President

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Feature

Workshop 2023: Today’s Students… Tomorrow’s Superheroes!

The theme for Workshop 2023 is “Today’s Students … Tomorrow’s Superheroes,” emphasizing the influence students have in creating a better future for us all through the power of education.

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Construction, Architecture and Facilities Roundtable: Coping with Changing Times

To help school districts navigate this new terrain, stay on top of construction and design trends and get the most out of their dollars, we reached out to three experts in the field.

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The Arrival of Artificial Intelligence: What It Means for School Districts

The rise of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence programs in education can sometimes sound like the plot of a horror movie. 

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Finding New Jersey’s Teachers of Tomorrow

Helping school districts grow their own teachers is at the heart of the mission of the Center for Future Educators, which is housed at The College of New Jersey in Ewing.

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Red Hawks Rising Helps Future Teachers Fly High

If you’re a student at Newark Public Schools, a job with the district is guaranteed to be waiting for you – as long as you graduate from the Red Hawks Rising Teacher Academy and earn a teaching credential from Montclair...

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President's Message

President's Message: The Rewards of Board Service

Yes, sometimes we all take public education for granted, including your hard work. But never let that make you believe that your board service – and the schools, the staff and most importantly the students you represent – are not...

Executive Word

Executive Word: The Folly — and False Economy — of Ignoring Facilities Issues

While it is understandable to want to focus on providing instructional measures such as small class sizes, without buildings and classrooms that are safe and comfortable for students and staff, we don’t have a school. 

ELFNJ Spotlight

ELFNJ Spotlight: STEAM Tank Challenge Spurs creativity, Achievement

STEAM Tank is an open-ended entrepreneurial design challenge that requires student teams to develop innovative solutions to solve problems.

Readers Forum

Readers Forum: Student Mental Health and Social Media

Believing that social media is a factor in the steady rise of students struggling with mental health difficulties, some New Jersey school districts have taken matters into their own hands by filing lawsuits against Meta (Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, Snapchat,...

NJSBA at Your Service

NJSBA at Your Service: NJSBA Connection: Revolutionary Online Platform Empowers Trustees, School Districts

NJSBA Connection serves as a centralized hub where school leaders can collaborate on projects and initiatives.

Legally Speaking

Legally Speaking: Can I Participate in Social Media as a Board Member?

Although board members may participate in social media, they must be mindful of the provisions of the School Ethics Act and the advisory opinions issued by the School Ethics Commission when doing so. 

Green Schools

Green Schools: Climate Change Standards Blend Naturally Into District’s Instructional Plans

While climate change is a natural fit for science and STEAM, the New Jersey standards were the first in the nation to embed climate change across subject areas.

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content: Secretly Starving

One of the most common forms of disordered eating is dieting. One in every four dieters will go on to develop a full-blown eating disorder.

Head of the Class

Head of the Class: Hamilton’s Gladiator Cafe Teaches Life Lessons about Running a Business, Helping Others

The district was honored as a recognized program in the 2022 School Leader awards for its “Learning Life and Career Skills in the Gladiator Café” program.