July 02, 2024
The NJDOE announced in an advisory a Preschool Expansion Notice of Funding Opportunity, available on the NJDOE Early Childhood Education website, to local educational agencies for the 2024-2025 school year.
July 01, 2024
The Senate and General Assembly acted on legislation affecting local school districts at their final voting sessions before heading into the traditional summer recess.
July 01, 2024
When you read the Summer 2024 issue of School Leader, you’ll find an in-depth cover story on why school design and construction are so critical when it comes to student achievement.
July 01, 2024
On Friday, June 28, the New Jersey Legislature adopted the state budget for fiscal year 2025 -- and it was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy later that day.
July 02, 2024
The New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act establishes a prevailing wage for workers engaged in public work, requiring the payment of minimum rates of pay to laborers, craftspeople and apprentices employed on public works projects.
July 01, 2024
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s upcoming webinar on Tuesday, July 16 at 1 p.m. will provide you with the opportunity to get ahead of the E-rate season and set your school up for success.
July 01, 2024
Earlier this year, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation requiring public school students to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma.
July 01, 2024
The NJDOE has published the list of awardees on its website and provided certificates of recognition to each student.
June 25, 2024
As the busy spring season at the State House continues, several legislative committees met over the past week and advanced various measures affecting local school districts. This article provides a rundown of bills that progressed over the last week.
June 25, 2024
Dr. Nicholas Diaz, currently the shared superintendent at Franklin Township School District and Union Township Schools in Hunterdon County, was introduced as the New Jersey School Boards Association’s deputy executive director at a special virtual board of directors meeting on Friday, June 21.