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School Leader
School Leader, NJSBA’s bi-monthly magazine, focuses on trends and issues of interest to boards of education and their top administrators.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017, VOL. 47, NO. 4
Special Section
Seeking Success for Every Child
Advancing the achievement of all students is at the core of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s mission. That was the impetus behind the appointment…
Why Early Childhood Education Matters
Issues in public education are constantly changing, but anyone involved with educating children can agree on one thing: Student achievement is the goal. To see…
The Next Frontier in the Student Achievement Debate
The discussion of principal selection seldom occurs in conjunction with student achievement even when the relationship between school principals and student achievement is the topic.…
Articles
President’s Message: Welcome New Board Members
I extend a hearty congratulations and welcome to those readers who began their board of education service in January. New members may be feeling a…
Executive Word: The Why of NJSBA
I have found enormous value in engaging staff members in chapter reviews of books on leadership and management theory. I did this when I was…
ELFNJ Donor Spotlight: January 2017 New Board Member Weekend Orientation
On Jan. 6-8, NJSBA held the first of its two annual weekend New Board Member Orientation programs. The program included large group sessions and small-group…
Legally Speaking: Showing Up
Eighty percent of life is showing up, according to a quote generally attributed to Woody Allen. In the context of board membership and board meetings,…
Legally Speaking: How to Successfully Navigate Your Board Through the Referendum Process
When school districts undertake new capital projects, such as building a new school or an addition to an existing building, more often than not, they…
Policy Update: Creepy Head Lice Policy Controversy
I don’t know about you, but when I even think about head lice I start to feel itchy. Insect infestations of any kind are something…
Head of the Class: Piscataway Partners with Rutgers for Student Success
Not every school district is lucky enough to have a world-class university in its backyard. And not every district has a board and administration that…