Social Emotional Learning Expert Addresses State Board
The State Board of Education took action on a variety of items at its August meeting, including adopting a resolution recommending districts take steps to…
School Board Notes
Since 1953, New Jersey’s weekly education news report has offered up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
August 8, 2017 • Vol. XLI • No. 3
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Legislative Update: Education-Related Bills Signed
On Monday, Gov. Chris Christie signed three education-related bills into law, including one that that requires aspiring board of education members to affirm that they…
State Supreme Court Rules in Anniversary Pay Increase Case
In a narrowly-written opinion, the N.J. Supreme Court found that agreements between Atlantic County and Bridgewater Township and their respective public safety unions required public…
July Brings NJSBA’s Second “Monthly Minute”
While New Jersey schools may be closed in July, education news is hot. In NJSBA’s Monthly Minute coverage, new members were sworn in at the…
Board Members, Legislators, Discuss Education
The NJSBA governmental relations team is continuing meetings with state and federal legislators this summer. This is the time when the Legislature is not in…
New Training Program Focuses on the “A” in STEAM
I-STEAM education – integrative science, technology, engineering, the arts and math – is crucial for both student success and global competitiveness. The New Jersey School…
Workshop 2017: All Mandated Training Programs will be Available
School board members and charter school trustees may fulfill their mandated training requirements at Workshop 2017. All four programs will be offered at Workshop, including…
NJSBA Meets with U.S. Army Representatives
On July 20, representatives from the U.S. Army met with NJSBA Executive Director Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod to discuss the partnership between the two organizations…
Additional Funding for Preschool Available for Certain Districts
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) that is designed to increase access to high-quality preschool for…
NJSBA Seeks Member Input on New Strategic Plan
The New Jersey School Boards Association is developing a new Strategic Plan to guide our organization through 2020. As part of the process, NJSBA has…
NOTICE: NJSBA Executive Committee to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association Executive Committee. The…
NJSBA Technology For Education And Career 21st Century Ready K-12 Classroom Products And Services
The New Jersey School Boards Association has awarded a competitive contract to SHI International Corp., Somerset, New Jersey, (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1), whose proposal is the most…
Obituary: Warren Fuller, West Orange Board of Education
Warren Fuller, who served on the West Orange Board of Education from 1996-2004, including serving as board president, died on July 31. He was 65…