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Capitol Watch – The quarterly newsletter of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Governmental Relations Department, updates board of education members, school administrators and other school leaders on legislation that could impact school districts in the Garden State.
Published in a concise format that’s easy to scan, the newsletter summarizes bills and provides insights on the Association’s advocacy efforts on behalf of its members.
For the latest issue click here: capitol-watch.
School Board Notes
School-Board-Notes-October-28-2026
Lead Story: Keynote Summary: Timothy Shriver Addresses Workshop 2026
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Asbury Park Press
OCVTS Performing Arts Academy scandal addressed by school board
The county’s vocational school board on Tuesday addressed for the first time the explosive allegations that numerous Grunin Performing Arts Academy teachers sexually assaulted their own students and administrators ignored or enabled them.
Chalkbeat
Election 2026: Voters’ choices up and down the ballot could change education policy
Red-state Dems are running against vouchers. Transgender rights are on the ballot. And school closures are riling up voters.
The SandPaper
Compassion Is the Word at Beach Haven School
The Beach Haven School began the new school year with a focus on compassion, the first monthly character trait featured through the school’s character education and Social-Emotional Learning programs.
TAPinto.net
New Brunswick Senior Breaks Out of Her Shell as Representative to School Board
As the voice for the district’s 7,688 students, by last count, Ahmed has delivered detailed reports at the board’s September and October meetings, sharing accomplishments and activities from schools throughout the district.
In an increasingly connected world, empowering young learners to navigate the internet safely and responsibly is more critical than ever.
Hunterdon Central Recognizes Red Devil Ambassadors
It’s your first day of school and you don’t know anybody – what do you do?
If the school is Hunterdon Central Regional High School, you might seek out a Red Devil Ambassador. They are a group of kids who make it their business to seek out the lonely, to help them feel more comfortable and at home.
Caldwell-West Caldwell BOE Approves New Robotics and Chess Clubs
Students in the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District will soon have new opportunities for enrichment after the Board of Education approved the creation of robotics and chess clubs during its Oct. 12 meeting.
