NJSBA’s Hometown Documentary Short category winners in the Garden State Film Festival:
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Winner: “Bombers Beyond: The Happiest Place in Town”
Sayreville War Memorial High School
Student: Kate Burns, Director
Teacher: Nicholas Taylor
School Board Notes • March 24, 2026
Governor Sherrill, Assemblywoman Katz Highlight Kids’ Online Safety Agenda, Legislation. For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down to News and Resources.
Asbury Park Press
Middletown board to cut 40 jobs, raise taxes, while closing schools – (MSN.com)
School officials will eliminate 40 jobs, close two elementary schools and raise school taxes by 3%, according to a tentative budget approved on March 24 by a majority of the Board of Education.
Chalkbeat
Red-shirting peaked during the pandemic. The benefits apparently didn’t last.
A new analysis finds the academic payoff of starting kindergarten late petered out within a few years.
JetsWire
Lakewood Schools seek $138 million state loan as takeover looms
The debt-ridden Lakewood School District, which is fighting off a state takeover and waiting for a $100 million state loan request from last year, plans to ask for another multi-million-dollar infusion as part of a new proposed budget being introduced Wednesday.
MyCentralJersey.com
New Jersey magnet schools lead latest US News high school rankings – (MSN.com)
New Jersey’s specialized public high schools again dominated the top of the state rankings in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools list, with magnet and vocational academies sweeping the highest spots statewide.
NJ.com
These 8 school districts are the biggest losers in NJ.’s new funding plan – (MSN.com)
Gov. Mikie Sherrill proposed a record-high education budget last month that would include $12.4 billion in direct K-12 aid for New Jersey school districts next school year. But some districts could still see sharp cuts.
Just 13 votes decided the fate of this NJ school district’s financial future (MSN.com)
Montclair voters went to the polls March 10 to consider two school tax increase ballot questions but the results of the election were too close to call until Monday, 13 days later.
NJ Spotlight News
NJ health insurance plan for teachers faces ‘death spiral,’ Treasury warns Rates expected to go up at least 10%, actuarial report says, as local districts pull their employees from system in search of lower premiums.
NJ Patch
Hillsborough Approves School Tax Levy Increase Of $22.9M
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — It was a split decision, but ultimately the Hillsborough Township Board of Education(BOE) voted to take advantage of the state’s Tax Incentive Aid option and approve the increase of the local tax levy by up to $22.9 million.
TAPinto.net
Nutley Board of Education Rejects Repeal of Transgender Support Policy
NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley Board of Education voted 7-2 Monday night to reject a proposal to repeal a controversial policy governing how schools handle transgender students, following a lengthy and emotional debate.
Young Artists at Rahway’s Roosevelt Elementary School Bring Eric Carle’s Masterpieces to Life
RAHWAY, NJ — In celebration of Read Across America, the kindergartners in Mrs. Baker’s class recently traded their storybooks for paintbrushes and sponges, embarking on an immersive author study of the legendary Eric Carle.
Readington Preparing for Districtwide Solar Energy Project to Save in Energy Costs
READINGTON, NJ – After several years of planning and unexpected setbacks, Readington schools are again moving forward with a districtwide solar energy project that could deliver long-term savings and stabilize electricity costs for decades.
Watchung Hills Showcases Student Talent at March Instrumental Concert
WARREN, NJ –The event showcased the talent, dedication, and musical growth of student performers under the direction of Instrumental Music Director Allan V. Daleus.
