July 24, 2023
Over the past couple of weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy signed various bills affecting public school districts and students into law, including one that would establish a study commission to explore the impact social media usage is having on students’ health and education.
July 24, 2023
At its July meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on numerous items.
July 24, 2023
As part of its continued focus to provide resources to school board presidents, the New Jersey School Boards Association will be answering questions through its monthly Board President’s Corner column. Our next question is: What are the best practices for planning a meeting agenda?
July 19, 2023
Gov. Phil Murphy, chair of the National Governors Association, recently unveiled “Strengthening Youth Mental Health: A Governor’s Playbook,” which can be used as a resource for states, policymakers and stakeholders to strengthen youth mental health across the country.
July 19, 2023
The harassment, intimidation and bullying 338 forms for the 2023-2024 school year are now available on the New Jersey Department of Education’s HIB website.
July 19, 2023
New Jersey high schools are invited to attend an informational webinar that will highlight how they can team up with Teen Mental Health First Aid – also known as tMHFA – to effectively respond to teen mental health needs in a culturally responsive and trauma informed way.
July 19, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning is providing training and general awareness sessions to help local educational agencies establish and train K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Teams.
July 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs recently released updated policy guidance, which takes immediate effect, to ensure and strengthen the rights and protections guaranteed to children with disabilities and their families.
July 18, 2023
The nomination period for the New Jersey School Boards Association’s “Unsung Superheroes in Education” awards closes Aug. 1.
July 13, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Education announced in an advisory that it has launched an Entitlement Grants Dashboard that provides up-to-date information on how local educational agencies are using their entitlement funds.