School Leader

Angelo DelliSanti, a leadership solutions strategist with Capturing Kids’ Hearts, was the latest guest on “Education Matters,” a video podcast hosted by Ray Pinney, chief membership engagement officer at the New Jersey School Boards Association.

Maren Smagala, the communications officer for Hunterdon Central Regional High as well as the president of the New Jersey School Public Relations Association, was a recent guest on “Education Matters.”

Tomorrow’s workers need to possess skills that will provide an edge in a global economy – skills that are relevant and that make them so valuable that companies would not want to lose them.

When the 2025-2026 school year comes around, every school that belongs to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association will have adopted a spectator code of conduct to help combat increasingly rowdy behavior from fans.

Dr. Tara Beams, who was previously the shared superintendent of Atlantic Highlands Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School and Henry Hudson Regional School, now heads the regional school district.

It is a time to honor the achievements of New Jersey’s special education students and the work of their teachers and to support the parents and school officials in the important work they do.

I believe it is important to increase board member engagement and opportunities for board members to serve.

In a world marred by divisive rhetoric and partisan bickering, the last place we should see political fragmentation is among our local boards of education.

Now in its seventh year, NJM’s Share the Keys Program continues to spread awareness about the critical role parents and guardians play as their teen begins to drive.

Use of social media by school board members carries significant legal and ethical risks. So, is it possible to use social media while maintaining professionalism, protecting the integrity of the board and complying with legal and ethical obligations?