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NJSBA’s Partner EdVantage Directory

The Partner EdVantage Directory connects districts with partnering businesses for solutions to manage board operations. NJSBA and its partners are committed to supporting public education with high quality products and services to meet our members’ needs. View the Partner EdVantage Directory on the NJSBA website.

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Insider NJ

NJSBA Issues Response to Proposed Health Insurance Increases, Urges Relief

On July 15, the School Employees Health Benefits Commission received its annual rate renewal presentation from AON, the actuary for the state’s health benefits plans, which issued its premium adjustment recommendations for the 2027 plan year. 

School-Board-Notes, July 14, 2026

Lead Story: State Board of Education Elects 26-27 Officers, Provides Update on Adaptive Assessment Standard Setting, Other Matters. For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down to News and Resource.

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Courier-Post Cherry Hill

New executive director named to lead NJ Holocaust education agency

As director, Tambuscio is to spreadhead the commission’s efforts to strengthen Holocaust and genocide education. She has served on the commission since 2021, and her official term as executive director started July 1.  

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TAPinto.net

“Minimize distractions and maximize engagement”  – Phillipsburg Board Approves State-Mandated Internet Device Policy The Phillipsburg Board of Education officially approved a first reading on a new policy on Monday, July 20, regulating student use of internet-enabled devices during the school day to align with upcoming New Jersey mandates. However, public comment quickly shifted focus to a separate controversy: a proposed restriction on backpacks.