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Education Matters: Discussing the Challenges in Education with the NJ Superintendent of the Year
NJSBA’s Ray Pinney and Raymond Gonzalez, Ed.D., superintendent of the Westfield Public Schools, discussed the challenges facing school administrators and the importance of building strong working relationships with the school board. https://youtu.be/l-csAiWuKsQ.
School Board Notes – Mar. 17, 2026
2025 Unsung Superhero in Education Spotlight: Leon Bunion For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down to News and Resources.
NJ.com
Montclair closing Renaissance Middle School to address $18M deficit
An Essex County school district is permanently closing one of its three middle schools as part of a rescue plan aimed at narrowing a nearly $18 million deficit.
One of N.J.’s largest regional school districts says it needs to cut 17 jobs – (Yahoo.com)
A Somerset County regional school district plans to cut 17 jobs in next school year’s budget to address rising costs.
NJ Spotlight News
Q&A: Will New Jersey follow Texas’ lead on reading instruction?
With as many as 60% of third graders falling short of grade level, education chief signals a collaborative — not punitive — approach.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cherry Hill schools weighing $14.5 million in cuts and layoffs to close budget gap for 2026-27 Cherry Hill schools face a projected $14.5 million budget deficit.
TAPinto.net
$1.26M in State Grants Boosting Educational Programs in New Brunswick Public Schools
New Brunswick Public Schools have begun implementing a series of curriculum and related refinements through four New Jersey Department of Education grants with a total value of $1.26 million.
Warren Township School District Celebrates Read Across America
The Warren Township School District recently celebrated Read Across America with a week full of themed activities, guest readers, and literacy events that brought the entire community together.
Rahway’s Roosevelt Elementary School Honors Student Leaders with the Latest Teddy Trailblazer Award
Roosevelt Elementary School continues its commitment to fostering student leadership and excellence by announcing the latest recipients of the Teddy Trailblazer Award for the month of February.
Flemington-Raritan Anticipating Zero Layoffs for Coming School Year
For the first time in three years, the Flemington-Raritan School District is not planning any staff reductions heading into the next school year, a development board officials said reflects the district’s recent financial stabilization.
Eleven Plainfield High School Students Inducted into National Honor Society
To be eligible for membership consideration, students in grades 10 and 11 must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5. Additionally, candidates must meet high standards of service, leadership, and character.
Paterson Students’ Restored Race Car Selected for New York International Auto Show
A student-restored 1974 Ford Capri race car created by participants in Paterson Public Schools’ Youth Empowered Stewardship (YES) Program has been selected for display at the Rides + Rigs Expo (R2XPO), part of the New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center, Paterson School officials announced.