NJSBA In the News
NJ sees uneven property tax bills as state aid, local budgets shift – NJ Spotlight News
Support for school districts and municipalities goes only so far when local costs — health insurance, salaries and inflation — add pressure.
… A lack of adequate aid can lead to school closures, staff layoffs and program and service cuts, [Jonathan] Pushman, [senior director of advocacy for NJSBA], said. The best way to preserve these and keep property tax increases at bay is to give schools the aid they need…
Ivan Hernandez of West Essex H.S. Gets Unsung Hero Honor – TAPinto.net
The Unsung Hero Award, presented by the Essex County School Boards Association in partnership with the New Jersey School Boards Association, recognizes high school seniors whose impactful contributions often happen behind the scenes.
School Board Notes – Mar. 10, 2026
Education highlights of Governor Sherrill’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down to News and Resources.
NJ.com
South Plainfield elementary student brought bullets to school, report says
Police in South Plainfield determined that the items reported Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School were not a weapon.
NJ Department of Education
State Aid Summaries – The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey
This page provides data about the amount of state aid each district and county receives, as well as information related to the formula’s development and State aid calculations.
New Jersey Monitor
Sherrill budget proposes $12.4 billion in school aid
Aid changes in more than half of districts hit caps on increases, decreases.
Schools can face suits over sex abuse claims, NJ Supreme Court rules
The 6-1 decision creates a new standard for examining whether schools have what’s known as vicarious liability and can face lawsuits for their role in allowing or failing to stop abuses. Also covered on nj.com.
NorthJersey.com
Clifton outsourcing school crossing guards starting in September
Starting next school year, the city will partner with a private company to provide crossing guard services, aiming to save money and address hiring challenges.
NJ Patch
Middletown Parents Protest School Closures in Croydon Hall Rally
Dozens of Middletown parents, many with their children who will be directly impacted, held a rally Sunday to protest the impending closure of three schools in the district.
TAPInto.net
Berkeley Heights School Board Weighs Housing Development Impact on District Funding
The Berkeley Heights Board of Education discussed the financial implications of new housing developments on school funding at its March 12 meeting, with board members pushing for direct school funding provisions in developer contracts while legislation to mandate such payments remains pending in Trenton.
Teachers Say, ‘Sensitive Material’ Wording in New Book Policy Could be Misinterpreted
A month after the Readington Township Board of Education approved a controversial policy governing school library materials, the discussion in the community is far from over.
Linden High School Recognizes Nearly 500 Students for Excellence and Attendance
Nearly 500 Linden High School students were recognized this week (March 10-11) for their academic success and commitment to attending school every day during Marking Period 2, with school leaders praising students for their discipline and determination.
