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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 For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down to News and Resources.
Burlington County Times
Collingswood teacher invited for award-winning student media program
Representatives of Collingswood High School’s award-winning student broadcasting program took center stage at the annual New Jersey School Board Association’s 2026 Workshop. The Workshop is NJSBA’s signature event and draws educators from across the state.
Chalkbeat
Supreme Court could redraw boundaries of religious freedom in Catholic preschool case
Catholic preschool case before Supreme Court pits religious freedom against broader civil rights.
Montclair Local
The Montclair Board of Education this month passed two distinct policies mandating limits around the use of generative artificial intelligence and personal devices in classrooms. Now district officials are tasked with implementing those policies.
TAPinto.net
New Lebanon CSD to hold ceremony marking the opening of 50-year time capsule
On Saturday, November 7 the New Lebanon Central School District will host a special community ceremony marking the opening of a time capsule buried at Walter B. Howard Elementary School exactly 50 years ago.
Clark Public School District Celebrates Week of Respect
From October 5–9, Clark Public Schools celebrated with lessons and activities designed by the district’s anti-bullying specialists, focusing on kindness and the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB).
The Morris School District reported 36 confirmed incidents of harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) during the 2025-26 school year, as district officials outlined expanded prevention programs, student safety initiatives and progress on the district’s $158.4 million bond referendum during a recent Board of Education meeting.
Piscataway School District Jumps 14 Spots in Rankings, Earns State and National Recognition Piscataway Township Schools are moving up the ranks of New Jersey’s best school districts, earning an overall ‘A’ grade in Niche’s 2027 rankings while collecting statewide awards and national recognition for educational excellence.
