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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
Toms River Regional school board election driven by feuds over mayor
Board of Education elections are nominally nonpartisan affairs, though that’s rarely been true in Toms River Regional school board races, where political clubs have frequently endorsed candidates running for the board.
Courier Post
What’s on your ballot? Key questions for South Jersey voters (MSN.com)
South Jersey voters will find more than candidates on ballots for the upcoming election.
MyCentralJersey.com
Gail DiPane defends comments about New Brunswick students
The president of the Monroe Board of Education, who is seeking reelection, has declined to apologize for comments about students and families in another school district that fellow board members called insensitive and discriminatory.
NJ.com
Haddonfield school district is scrambling to expand kindergarten options after childcare closure
One of the last school districts in New Jersey that doesn’t have full-day kindergarten is considering expanding its paid extended-day program next year after the announcement that a local childcare center is closing.
NJ Spotlight News
NJ pension fund boosted by investment gains, despite ‘volatile environment’
Over the last three fiscal years, the pension fund has achieved an annualized return topping 12%.
TAPinto.net
Chatham students earn NYSSMA All-State honors
Chatham High School will be sending four outstanding student musicians to the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Conference All-State Music Festival this December in Rochester.
Ridgewood High School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School have both been named Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools, a national recognition honoring schools that build inclusive climates rooted in collaboration, engagement, and respect for every member of the student body and staff, according to press release from school officials.
Pink with Purpose: Linden Celebrates Survivors and Stands in Hope
Pink was everywhere Wednesday, Oct. 28. The stories behind it made the day matter.
Governor Livingston’s Highlander Marching Band Takes on Bigger Schools at Garden State Cup
With 36 performers, the Governor Livingston High School Highlander Marching Band is among the smallest programs competing in this year’s Garden State Cup Evening Show.
