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NJSBA’s Workshop 2026
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s Workshop 2026 is well underway and off to a terrific start. Co-sponsored by the New Jersey Association of School Administrators and the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials, Workshop is New Jersey’s largest professional development conference for school leaders.
This year’s theme, “Charting the Path, Empowering Journeys,” reflects the joint commitment of NJSBA, NJASA, and NJASBO to provide state school officials with the roadmap and resources they need to lead with confidence in an evolving landscape. Attendees are participating in training programs designed to inspire district teams to find innovative ways to support and champion the diverse needs of all students.
Highlights of the event include:
- Keynote Address: Yesterday, a packed room of attendees heard a rousing keynote from Timothy Shriver—educator, best-selling author, chairman of the Special Olympics, CEO of Bigger Picture Media, and chairman of UNITE
- Commissioner’s Address: This morning, Commissioner of Education Dr. Lily Laus spoke to a full house on the current state and future of education in New Jersey.
- Legislative Panel: Still to come is a panel featuring representatives of the New Jersey State Legislature, who will offer insights into the latest developments in state education law.
Meanwhile, the lively exhibit floor is packed with programs and services to support school districts. Thousands of school district representatives are exploring the vendor booths, gathering valuable information and promotional items to bring back to their respective districts.
NJSBA In the News
NJ Spotlight News
NJEA pushes plan to solve public school healthcare crisis
“The situation is unsustainable and is at a tipping point,” said Jonathan Pushman, senior director of advocacy at the New Jersey School Boards Association. “The cost of care just continues to crowd out other important educational priorities to the detriment of students.”
Courier Post
Netflix sponsors NJSBA student film screening at AC convention (MSN.com)
Netflix has signed on to sponsor a student-produced film screening at the
New Jersey School Boards Association’s (NJSBA) Workshop 2026. The annual Student Film Showcase will feature 21 short films produced by high school students across New Jersey. The showcase gives young filmmakers an opportunity to show their work and coincides with other activities at the NJSBA’s annual convention.
School Board Notes
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Lead Story: Philadelphia Inquirer Names NJSBA A Winner of Top Workplaces 2026 Award
For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down to News and Resources.
Asbury Park Press
Where NJ public schools landed in U.S. News rankings 2026
The U.S. News & World Report elementary and middle public school rankings are out for academic year 2026-27, and School 28 in Paterson took the top spot in New Jersey. It ranked first among public elementary schools and second among middle schools.
Ocean County Vocational Technical School reinstates ‘The Wave’ show
“The Wave” will go on, after school officials reversed their decision to cancel a student performance based on the novel, which examines the Holocaust.
NJ.com
N.J. town wages war with itself over ‘illegally withheld’ $1M (Yahoo.com)
More than one million dollars. That’s how much Palisades Park Borough owed the Palisades Park Board of Education. But borough officials weren’t coughing it up, despite several requests, according to a district official.
Doorman app in N.J. schools: what parents and students need to know
The Doorman app is designed to let schools block apps and the internet on students’ smartphones during the school day without physically taking the devices away from students.
N.J. public school opens therapy farm with goats and sheep for students
Absecon Public Schools has opened what officials say is New Jersey’s first therapy farm operated by a public school district, bringing goats and sheep onto campus where students can interact with the animals as part of the district’s wellness efforts.
NJ Spotlight
70 and73: Cherry Hill schools ask for help with AI explosion
District holding community meetings to discuss students’ use of artificial intelligence and other technology.
NorthJersey.com
Find out if your NJ public school made the US News rankings (MSN.com)
The U.S. News & World Report elementary and middle public school rankings are out for academic year 2026-27, and School 28 in Paterson took the top spot in New Jersey. It ranked first among public elementary schools and second among middle schools.
New Jersey Globe
Chathams school board settles lawsuit over transgender student notification policy
The School District of the Chathams has agreed to abandon a policy allowing school officials to withhold information from parents about their children’s gender transitions, settling a federal lawsuit brought by Moms for Liberty.
TAPinto.net
Paterson Schools Plan to Use Nearly $4.8 Million in Federal Special Education Funding for Tuition
Paterson Public Schools plans to use nearly $4.8 million in federal special education funding for tuition during the 2026-27 school year, accounting for more than three-quarters of the district’s $6.2 million IDEA-B Basic grant.
Red Bank Schools, Borough Recognized with Gold Awards for Safe Walking and Biking Programs
Red Bank Primary School, Red Bank Middle School and the Borough of Red Bank have once again received Gold Awards from EZ Ride for their efforts to promote safe walking and biking among students.
U.S. News Releases New Rankings for Scotch Plains-Fanwood Elementary Schools
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School ranks highest among the five Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District elementary schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, placing No. 134 among 1,338 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey.