NJSBA NEWS & INFORMATION
School Board Notes, 6/17/25
NJSBA Workshop wins national award; eight education bills move forward in the Legislature
The New Jersey School Boards Association is proud to announce some great news. Its annual Workshop Conference has received Trade Show Executive Magazine’s Fastest 50 Award for being one of the fastest-growing trade shows in the United States.
NEW JERSEY EDUCATION NEWS
Asbury Part Press
How NJ teacher sexual misconduct with students happens
In six years, 139 New Jersey teachers’ licenses were revoked or suspended after accusations of sexual misconduct, nearly half involving students. The teachers disciplined for sexual misconduct represent less than 0.1% of all working teachers, but the data is flawed due to underreporting of sexual assaults.
NJ Spotlight News
Lawmakers want bigger say in NJ college mergers
Mergers more likely with colleges under increasing financial pressure amid declining enrollment.
New Jersey Monitor
Lawmakers move to strengthen out-of-school-time programs in New Jersey
New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bill to create an advisory commission aimed at improving out-of-school-time programs.
NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS
Chalkbeat
Despite federal court order to resume AmeriCorps funding, many states left behind
The Trump administration cut the group’s funding, which supports efforts to help students and schools nationwide.
Education Week
Online Rumors Can Tear School Communities Apart. How Leaders Are Fighting Back
AI, cellphones, and social media have complicated districts’ communication strategies.
A ‘Tsunami’ of Uncertainty Is Crashing Into Federal Funding for Schools
The Trump administration has delayed funding estimates, communicating little with schools.
Christianity Is Ramping Up in Public Schools. Where Is This Headed?
A wave of measures infusing religion in public schools isn’t letting up.