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School Leader

NJSBA’s quarterly magazine focuses on trends and issues of interest to boards of education and their top administrators.

School Leader • Spring 2026

Vol. 57 No. 3
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Dana Krug: 2025-2026 Board Member of the Year, But a Lifetime Helper

Board Member of the Year shares and reflects on her journey into education.

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Communication as Governance Infrastructure: Anchoring Trust in an Era of Rapid Innovation

Discover how communication is key to effective governance.

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Proximity as Practice: Keeping Students at the Center of Systems Leadership

Learn how proximal leadership informs better decision making.

 

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Using the Board Self‑Evaluation for Continuous Improvement — Not Criticism

NJSBA’s Board Self-Evaluation tool strengthens board governance.

 

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How Smart Governance and Community Relationship Building Transform Schools in Neptune Township

See how meaningful collaboration with the community supports students.

 

 

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The Role of the State Board of Education

Examine the pivotal role of the board and meet the members making the decisions.

 

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Robert’s Rules at 150: Shaping Board Governance

Decades have passed, but the book’s impact remains unchanged.

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Executive Word
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The Board Table That Made Innovation Possible

A word from NJSBA Executive Director Dr. Timothy Purnell on the importance of innovative board leadership.

President's Message
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Foundation of Excellence: Governance and Relationships

A message from NJSBA President Michael A. Jacobs.