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January 28, 2026 • Vol. 57 No. 3
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Cover Story

Think Globally, Act Locally

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The Cost of Educating Our Children

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

01/28/2026
Topics: School Budget and Finances
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The Power of Goal Setting

How five New Jersey school districts fostered important change.

01/28/2026
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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.

01/28/2026
Topics: Board Governance
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Engaging and Celebrating Multilingual Learnersand Their Families

Best practices for teaching multilingual students.

01/28/2026
Topics: Community Engagement, Student Learning and Education
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14 Things School Board Members Wish You Knew About Them

The inside scoop of what exactly school board members do.

01/28/2026
Topics: Board Policy
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Life After Chapter 44: What’s Next for Benefits?

Getting the right benefits package for school employees.

01/28/2026
Topics: School Budget and Finances
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Addressing Chronic Student Absenteeism Through Culture, Climate & a Multi-Tiered System of Support

Tips for dramatically curtailing chronic school absenteeism.

01/28/2026
Topics: Student Learning and Education
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How to be an Effective Board Member

The soft skills you need to be an effective school board member.

01/28/2026
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President's Message
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Hello everyone, and happy winter!

A winter note from the new NJSBA president.

01/28/2026
Topics: School Budget and Finances
Executive Word
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Funding Their Future

A word on finances from the NJSBA executive director.

01/28/2026
Topics: School Budget and Finances
ELFNJ Spotlight
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Lasting Success: Continued Achievement in Training Educational Leaders

The latest news from the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey.

01/28/2026
Topics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Learning and Education
Legally Speaking
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Employee Free Speech Rights: Sounding Off On Controversial Issues

When can—and can’t—a school employee express their personal opinions?

01/28/2026
Topics: School Ethics
Readers Forum
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Life Lessons from a Hazlet Superintendent

One school superintendent talks about what it takes to excel at the job.

01/28/2026
Topics: Professional Development
Tech Talk

Navigating the New Jersey K-12 Fiscal Challenges

Financial challenges in the world of school technology.

01/28/2026
Topics: Educational Technology
Head of the Class
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Wildwood School District - Urban Gardening

One district’s success in creating an urban garden.

01/28/2026
Topics: School Facilities, Student Learning and Education