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NJSBA Unsung Superheroes in Education Awards – Celebrates the contributions of school district staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes often without recognition or thanks, to ensure that our schools run smoothly and provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students.
Nominate the superheroes in your district and help us shine a light on the amazing work they do every day. Nominations for the 2026 Unsung Superheroes in Education Awards close Tuesday, June 30. Submit a nomination here.
School-Board-Notes – May 26, 2026
Leadership Excellence: Clayton and Winslow Township Boards Achieve NJSBA Certification
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NJ.com
Mom of special needs child hauled off in handcuffs at Jersey City school board meeting (MSN)
Some Jersey City and school district officials are speaking out after the mother of a special education student was handcuffed and escorted out of a school board meeting last week.
NorthJersey.com
How a North Jersey college is helping welding students find work (MSN)
If dating algorithms lead romantically inclined singles to love, why not use them for electricians and welders looking for work?
Philadelphia Inquirer
An 84-year-old Haddonfield High home economics teacher is retiring. No one will take her place (MSN)
Growing up in the 1950s, Arleen Iavicoli set her sights on becoming a doctor. But that was frowned upon as a suitable career choice for a young woman.
Montclair Local
Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Montclair Schools Will Move Ahead, Judge Rules
A former administrator’s lawsuit claiming the Montclair Public Schools wrongly terminated her in 2023 as retaliation for calling out misuse of federal funds will move forward under a state Superior Court judge’s ruling last week.
NJ Patch
Almost Half of NJ School Districts Have Lead Pipes, Data Shows
About 44 percent of New Jersey school districts have outdated pipes that contain lead, potentially exposing children to lead, according to state data.
TAPinto.net
Katy Hreha Named 2026 Educator of the Year for Heritage Middle School
Livingston Public Schools (LPS) has selected social studies teacher Katy Hreha as the 2026 Governor’s Educator of the Year for Heritage Middle School.
