NJSBA 2nd Annual Spring Symposium Slotted for April 26 to April 27
The New Jersey School Boards Association will host the second annual Spring Education Symposium from Tuesday, April 26 to Wednesday, April 27.
A Conversation with the Sussex County Teacher of the Year
In a segment titled “Successfully Integrating Music into the STEM Curriculum,” Shawna E. Longo shares how she made the leap from being a secondary and middle school teacher to teaching elementary students, how she takes an integrative approach to weaving...
New Jersey’s School Mask Mandate to be Lifted March 7
School districts and childcare facilities can continue to implement universal masking policies after the mandate is lifted in March.
Legislative Update: Education Committees Hold First Hearings of New Session
On Thursday, Feb. 3, the Senate Education Committee held its first meeting of the 2022-2023 legislative session, which was also the first one presided over by its new chair, Sen. Vin Gopal.
Salem County Gets Details on Feasibility Study on Unifying School Districts
Salem County residents recently heard the results of a feasibility study on the unification of the Salem County school districts.
School Board Member Spotlight: Smita Nadia Hussain
Smita Nadia Hussain, who won a seat on the Bloomingdale Board of Education in Passaic County in 2020, shares what she’s learned on her school board member journey and more.
State Board Acts on Numerous Items at February Meeting
At its February meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on numerous items.
USDA Issues Transitional Nutrition Standards for Coming School Years
USDA previously updated the school nutrition standards in 2012. Schools were largely successful in implementing the standards, which had a proven, positive impact on students’ diets.
Second Notice: Delegate Assembly Resolution Deadline
Resolutions stating proposed policy positions may be submitted by local boards of education, county school boards associations, the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Board of Directors and standing committees for consideration at the NJSBA’s meeting of delegates on Saturday, May...
Winslow Township Resident Honors Board of Education
At the Jan. 26 Winslow Township Board of Education meeting, board members received a surprise when township resident Joseph Thomas presented them with a plaque, green ribbon and letter showing his appreciation for the work they do.