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Civility Project: “Civility Starts with Us”
Civility cannot be taken for granted; it needs to be nurtured. To meet this demand, NJSBA has partnered with the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University to provide additional resources to help our local boards develop techniques for having more fruitful public discourse. You can find these resources on the NJSBA website at civility-project.
You can view Conversations on Civility videos here: Conversations on Civility.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments on this initiative, please get in touch with us at civility@njsba.org.
School Board Notes
School Board Notes • October 7, 2026
Lead Story: New Jersey School Boards Association Honors Three Districts with the 2026 School Leader Award
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NJ.com
National Merit semifinalists 2027: full list of N.J. students
Hundreds of New Jersey high school seniors were named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, an honor that can bolster college applications and lead to scholarship opportunities.
N.J. Teacher of the Year award: Dover dance teacher takes top honor
Dover High School dance teacher Hannah Olmo was named New Jersey’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year during the state Board of Education’s monthly meeting in Trenton on Wednesday.
WRNJ Radio
Dover High School dance teacher named New Jersey State Teacher of the Year
A Dover High School dance teacher who built a four-year dance program focused on creativity, equity and community has been named New Jersey’s 2026-27 State Teacher of the Year.
Glen Rock Schools Recognized For Anti-Bullying Efforts
All six of the public schools have been recognized for “commitment to fostering safe, inclusive, and respectful school communities and to preventing harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB),” according to school officials.
Elmora School No. 12 to Open 2001 Time Capsule 25 Years Later
A piece of Elizabeth history is set to be uncovered when Elmora School No. 12 opens a time capsule sealed 25 years ago.
Red Bank Schools Achieve 95% Attendance Rate, Outperforming New Jersey Average
The Borough Public Schools announced that students achieved a 95% attendance rate during the past academic year, significantly higher than New Jersey’s statewide average of 86%.
