School Leader
School Leader, NJSBA’s bi-monthly magazine, focuses on trends and issues of interest to boards of education and their top administrators.
MARCH/APRIL • 2018 •VOLUME 48 NO. 5
Special Section
Wellness Lessons
At Barack Obama Elementary School in Asbury Park, a group of students began one recent school day in the front office, where they stood at…
A Flu Primer
The flu, or influenza-like illness (ILI), has been reported in all regions of the state, and has taken the lives of at least two New…
Plant Seeds, Grow Learners
The idea of school gardening is not new. But as people are increasingly aware of the benefits of gardening and growing food, school gardens have…
School Nursing Moves into the Future
School nursing in the United States was born in New York City. In the early 1900s, the practice of school health in the city consisted…
Articles
President's Message: Not Again….
On the day of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, I felt sadness and rage and a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach.…
Executive Word: One of Our Most Critical Jobs as Educators
“Every New Jersey student will have the tools to be successful in pursuit of their chosen life goals in a safe, healthy, caring environment.” NJSBA…
ELFNJ Spotlight: Investors Bank Believes Arts Education Matters
“The award for outstanding achievement in performance…” Is this the Tony Awards? No. But one of the students accepting one of these awards may receive…
NJSBA At Your Service: Is Your District Taking Advantage of NJSBA’s Policy Resources and Services?
A school board’s policy manual has many functions. In a broad sense, it describes how the school board wants the district to function. The policy…
Legally Speaking: Amicus Curious
An integral part of NJSBA’s advocacy on behalf of its members is its participation as amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” before the federal…
Policy Update: Seeing Clearly through the Fog
As a parent, I can’t help but get angry when I see vaping shops popping up all over the place. Advertising flavors like “Gummi Bear,”…
Head of the Class: The Transformation of Beverly City
Walking the halls of the Beverly City School, you can sense the optimism of the teachers, staff, and students. It is obvious this is a…
Extra Credit
New Jersey high school sports at a glance infographic.