School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
June 18, 2024 • VOL. XLVII NO. 45
Articles
Governor Murphy Establishes Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools
Gov. Phil Murphy recently announced the signing of Executive Order No. 361, which establishes the Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools.
One Week Left to Secure Your Early Bird Registration Discount for Workshop 2024
From now until June 30, 2024, registrants can secure the special early bird group rate of $2,100 for 25 team members.
Opportunity for School Leaders Interested in Social and Emotional Learning to Take Part in a Focus Group
The New Jersey Department of Education, in collaboration with the Social Emotional and Character Development Lab at Rutgers University, is in the process of developing a statewide training series for school leaders on implementing systemic SEL in schools.
Time Is Running Out to Apply for a School Leader Award
Each year, the School Leader Awards showcase creative and effective programs and practices from New Jersey schools.
Last Chance: Nominate Someone as the Board Member of the Year by July 1
Nominations can be submitted by fellow board of education members, district administrators, district staff and members of the community.
Fraud Alert: ACES Members Receiving Fraudulent Renewal Contracts
Gable Associates, which administers the ACES energy cooperative buying service, is warning New Jersey school districts about the possibility of receiving fraudulent energy renewal contracts.
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Invites High School Students to Apply for Youth Ambassador Program
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights is inviting high school students with a passion for civil rights to apply to the 2024-2025 Youth Ambassador Program.
Spring 2024 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment Results
The New Jersey Department of Education encourages local educational agencies to review Spring 2024 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment results with locally administered assessments to determine the optimum mechanism to support learning and mastery of our state's student learning standards.
NJDOE Releases Resources to Help Schools Use Artificial Intelligence for Teaching and Learning
The New Jersey Department of Education issued an advisory with resources to help educators understand, prepare for, implement and manage artificial intelligence in the school setting.
Notice of a Special Virtual Meeting of the NJSBA's Board of Directors
Notice is hereby provided that the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Friday evening, June 21, 2024, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely.