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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

Sudden cardiac arrest in young NJ athletes: Are schools prepared to save their students? – (MSN.com)

Joel Negron keeps an automated external defibrillator in his car’s trunk. Just in case.

NJ Spotlight News

NJ’s reliance on ‘one-shot’ revenue decreases in Sherrill’s budget

A budget step with two potential upsides: reducing a structural gap for next year and preventing shortfalls in future spending plans.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Cherry Hill schools weighing $14.5 million in cuts and layoffs to close budget gap for 2026-27 – (MSN.com)

Facing a projected $14.5 million budget deficit for the 2026-27 school year, the Cherry Hill school district is weighing a hefty property tax increase, program cuts, and layoffs.

Star News Group

Read Across America comes to Nellie Bennett

POINT PLEASANT — The gymnasium of Nellie Bennett Elementary was transformed into an interactive experience for the Point Pleasant Education Association (PPEA)’s annual Read Across America celebration.

TAPinto.net

Highlander Robotics, FTC 10785, Makes History at State Championship and Advances to FTC Premier

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Governor Livingston High School’s Highlander Robotics Team, FTC 10785, delivered a historic and high-energy performance at the New Jersey FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) State Championship on March 15, 2026. 

Orange, NJ Students Defend Research, Present Solutions at Top-Ranked STEM Academy

Orange, NJ – Students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges completed midyear academic panels and senior capstone presentations last week, defending original research before district experts across five disciplines.

Jefferson Township High School Student Has Scientific Study Published

JEFFERSON, NJ – Jefferson Township High School junior Ben Janitz recently had one of his scientific research articles published in the Curieux Academic Review. His article focused on the dorsal fin proportions of different shark species.