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.
Recently, the School Ethics Commission (SEC) provided guidance to board members and school administrators regarding participation in employee interviews and negotiations. In Advisory Opinion A04-12,…
On May 18, Conversations on New Jersey Education, NJSBA’s online radio show, featured an interview with the acting executive director of the School Ethics Commission,…
On May 28, NJSBA issued a statement on Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to develop standards to replace the Common Core State Standards. During an address…
The majority of New Jersey’s public school teachers were rated “Effective” or “Highly Effective,” the top two ratings under the state’s new educator evaluation and…
Ralph E. Bakley Sr. (at center), vice president of the Lower Township board, was honored for 48 years of service as…
The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) is hosting an all-day, interactive program dedicated to legal issues in leadership on Saturday, July 11, at the…
On Friday, May 29, a group of local board members and teachers visited NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland to learn more about…
The last day to register for the 2015 Legislative Day is this Friday, June 5. Legislative Day is a perennial favorite with board members. Once…
On May 28, NJSBA’s Urban Boards Committee met to discuss the Common Core State Standards, recent School Ethics Commission opinions and pending education legislation.