Volunteer to Help the NJSBA Advance its Mission
The New Jersey School Boards Association is expanding its pool of member volunteers to serve on committees, task forces and as professional learning small group leaders.
16 New Jersey Schools Earn ‘Schools of Character’ Designation
Sixteen New Jersey schools have earned the Character.org “National Schools of Character” designation, according to a news release from the New Jersey Department of Education.
LEAs Invited to Take Advantage of Rapid Antigen Tests
Local educational agencies interested in rapid antigen tests from the federal government to support in-person learning are invited to take a weekly intake survey developed by the New Jersey Department of Health.
Department of Agriculture Seeks Agencies to Sponsor Meals for Summer Nutrition Program
The federally-funded program reimburses participating organizations for meals served to children who live in areas in which at least 50% of the children qualify for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program.
Black Voices in Education Research Series
The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans and the Institute of Education Sciences are excited to launch a new joint speaker series “Black Voices in Education Research” on Feb. 15th.
Virtual Roundtable Seeks to Provide Support for Black Student Mental Health
The White House initiative on advancing educational equity, excellence and economic opportunity for Black Americans housed at the U.S. Department of Education will hold a virtual roundtable titled “Breaking Barriers: A Systemic Approach to Support Black Student Mental Health” on Monday, Feb. 28.
Notice: Change of Meeting Date for NJSBA Legislative Committee Meeting
This meeting will now take place on Saturday, Feb. 26 and commence at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held remotely and is open to the public.
Six New Jersey School Districts Win Suit Seeking School Funding Formula Data
The New Jersey Department of Education must turn over funding data and formula codes to six New Jersey school districts after a Superior Court judge ruled in their favor.
Two Longtime Board Members Share Insights in ‘Two Centuries of Service’ Series
In the second segment of “Two Centuries of Service,” two longtime board members share the challenges of being a board member, what made them serve and why they’ve continued to step up over the years.
School Board Member Spotlight: Dana Krug
Our latest School Board Member Spotlight highlights Dana Krug, a four-term school board member of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, who spent much of her career as a marketing and project management professional, primarily focusing on education.