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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 19, 2026
NJSBA Delegate Assembly Debate Several Resolutions and Elect a New Officer.
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Burlington County Times
Cumberland Regional High earns national STEM honor for fourth year (Yahoo.com)
Cumberland Regional High School is again on an honors list of high schools called out for adding specialized science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses to their usual mix of programs.
Chalkbeat
A recent Supreme Court ruling produced a redistricting tsunami. Nonpartisan school board elections could feel the effects too.
Newark schools are outlearning almost everyone, but that’s not the whole story
Newark’s public school students are improving faster than nearly every district in the nation, but are performing two grade levels behind the national average in math and reading, according to a new national education report released this month.
NJ.com
NJ school district replaced teachers with online instructors — and broke the law, ruling says (MSN.com)
When a Somerset County school district was unable to hire enough teachers four years ago, it retained a Chicago-based company that made up the shortfall by providing virtual instructors.
Famous NJ boys choir toured the world and gave kids a future. Alumni are trying to bring it back (MSN.com)
Formed 60 years earlier and disbanded in 2023, the Newark Boys Chorus was a world-renowned choir that performed regularly in New Jersey’s largest city and throughout the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia.
NJ Spotlight News
What to watch for as Sherrill, lawmakers negotiate NJ budget deal
The latest revenue estimates are higher than before. Upcoming is how that will influence lawmakers’ additions, property-tax relief and more.
NJ Patch
Princeton 4th Grader Advocates for Crossing Guard Addition to Increase Safety
A Riverside Elementary student told the school board speeding and red-light running make her bike route feel unsafe.
AP, Graduation Rates Continue to Climb at Bridgewater-Raritan Schools
Superintendent Robert Beers highlighted academic gains, lower HIB cases and September full-day kindergarten plans.
TAPinto.net
Camden High Tops NJ in Chronic Absenteeism as Most City Schools Struggle with Attendance
Camden High School students in 2024-25 had the worst attendance record of more than 2,300 public district, charter and renaissance schools in the state, according to data released Thursday by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Red Bank Charter School Finishes Second Nationally in 2026 Capitol Hill Challenge
Students to be honored at the U.S. Capitol on June 10 for standout performance in national financial literacy competition.
SCVTHS Students, Staff & Parents Celebrate Academic Excellence at Patriots’ Game
The New York Yankees affiliated Somerset Patriots celebrated Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) student achievement during a recent game with over 275 students, staff, and family members on hand for the celebration.
Lisa Klemens Named 2026 Educator of the Year for Mt. Pleasant Middle School
At the end of each school year, the Livingston Board of Education hosts a ceremony to recognize one teacher from each school as the Governor’s Educators of the Year, as well as the Educational Service Professional of the Year and Educational Support Professional of the Year.
