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Do you know a Superhero?
Nominations are Now Open for NJSBA’s Unsung Superheroes in Education Awards!
Celebrate the contributions of your school district staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes by submitting a nomination form no later than June 30, 2026.
School Board Notes • May 5, 2026
2025 Unsung Superhero in Education Spotlight: Cathleen Reardon.
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Asbury Park Press
Waretown schools face class sizes of over 30 students as costs rise
As the Ocean Township School District prepares to lay off staff and increase class sizes before September, Waretown residents and parents are taking their fight against the cuts to Trenton.
Daily Record
NJ school districts slammed with health costs are laying off teachers (AOL.com)
As budget pressures hit North Jersey’s public schools, teachers and other staff members are losing their jobs — a clear sign of the painful choices districts must make as inflation, spiking health insurance costs and other expenses test their financial sustainability.
NJ.com
One of the last NJ towns without full-day kindergarten announces ‘historic’ change (MSN.com)
One of the last New Jersey districts with half-day kindergarten says it is switching to full-day classes this fall. The district is one of just seven statewide that still have a half-day program as of the current school year.
NJ Spotlight News
Scarce oversight: State let Newark charter crisis flourish, staff say
The FBI is interested in probing New Horizons, a school on probation for three years. Why aren’t New Jersey education officials?
NJ Patch
NJ Students Help Solve Cold Case Of ‘Becca Doe,’ 18, Found in New Mexico
She was found dead inside an Albuquerque motel decades ago. Students in New Jersey finally gave her a name.
TAPinto.net
Bordentown Schools Take Steps to Remediate Lead Found in Some of Its Water Sources
Bordentown – Bordentown Regional School District officials are working to fix sources of drinking water within its schools that were found during routine testing last year to contain levels of lead above the state’s threshold.
Linden Public Schools : Student’s Anonymous Kindness Letters Inspire Film
Linden – During National Random Acts of Kindness Month, something quiet and powerful began at McManus Middle School.
4 Westfield High School Educators Honored for Excellence
Westfield – Four teachers have been honored by the Westfield High School community with awards of excellence, the school district has announced.
Flemington-Raritan District Adding Five More Teachers to Combat Larger Class Sizes
The board’s 2026–2027 budget includes five additional teaching positions, focused primarily on the early elementary grades, and aimed at reducing class sizes that teachers this spring called unsustainable.
Newark School Leaders Put Aside Differences, Join Forces to Strengthen Student Outcomes
Newark – Education leaders from district, charter, private and parochial schools gathered under one roof to collaborate on solutions and strengthen educational outcomes for all Newark students.
South Plainfield High School Students Recognized for Extracurricular Achievements
South Plainfield – Dozens of South Plainfield High School students were recently recognized for their achievements in extracurricular activities during the 2025-2026 school year.
Jefferson Township School District Focused on De-Stigmatizing Mental Health
Jefferson – The Jefferson Township School District has embraced mental health awareness by creating programs and support that give students tools to manage difficult emotions and encourage them to seek help when they need it.
The SandPaper
Long Beach Island Elementary School Celebrates Earth Week
As part of Earth Week celebrations, students and staff at the Long Beach Island Elementary School in Surf City initiated two new programs in addition to artwork and tree plantings to mark both Earth Day and Arbor Day.
