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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 12, 2026
Sussex County SBA Wraps Up Academic Year with Salute to Literacy, Leadership and a Lifelong Legacy For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down to News and Resources.

| Burlington County Times Cherry Hill, Lenape look to tax increases, Camden to staff layoffs Education administrators and officials in several South Jersey school districts have just faced a tough math test. Chalkbeat Linda McMahon signals states could make rules for scholarship organizations under new federal tax credit Governors are awaiting rules from the Treasury Department that could determine whether states can impose non-discrimination or require that scholarships go to students from low-income families. News12 New Jersey Jersey Proud Roxbury Hs Students Build Third House for Habitat for Humanity For the past two years, students at Roxbury High School have been building a house in the school’s parking lot. NJ.com Sherrill sends a stark message to NJ schools. Is she ready for a fight with the NJEA? (MSN.com) Speaking in Newark a few weeks ago to mark her 100th day in office, she told the crowd of 500 that New Jersey ranks near the top of the nation in education year after year. N.J. district wants to hike school taxes 7% — and sell ads on its sports fields — to fix budget A 7.2% school tax hike wasn’t enough on its own. Here’s the full picture of how the district plans to close the gap. ‘Widespread’ cheating at prestigious N.J. university leads to historic change Princeton University students can be trusted to take their in-person exams without faculty members watching them for cheating. But due to the rise of generative artificial intelligence and the tech seeping into classrooms across the country, the century-long policy will change. |

NJ Patch
New Data Shows How NJ Test Scores Compare Nationally
Experts say U.S. students remain nearly half a grade level behind pre-pandemic reading levels. See where NJ falls.
TAPinto.net
South Brunswick Board Adopts $180.35 Million School Budget With 1.76% Tax Levy Increase
The South Brunswick Board of Education adopted a $180.35 million budget for the 2026-27 school year Thursday night, approving a spending plan that keeps the local school tax levy increase below the state’s 2% cap.
Valley Road School Kindergartners Welcome Chicks from Quiver Farm
Last Tuesday was an exciting day for the kindergarten classes at Valley Road School!