School Districts Encouraged to Participate in the New Jersey Student Climate Challenge
Sustainable Jersey for Schools encourages New Jersey public school students in grades 6 to 12 to participate in the New Jersey Student Climate Challenge.
NJSBA’s Legislative Committee to Meet on Dec. 14
Notice is hereby served of the regular meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Legislative Committee to be held on Saturday, Dec. 14. The meeting will commence at 9 a.m. and be held remotely.
School Board Notes • November 19, 2024
New Jersey State Board of Education Recognizes November as PTA Recognition Month, Acts on Other Items
At its November meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on a number of items.
Murphy Administration Releases Report from Artificial Intelligence Task Force
Gov. Phil Murphy recently received the Report to the Governor on Artificial Intelligence from the Artificial Intelligence Task Force.
NASA Launches Power Systems Student Essay Contest
Students are invited to write an essay about a new nuclear-powered mission to any moon in the solar system they choose. Submissions are due Jan. 31, 2025.
NJSBA Issues a Call for Garden State Film Festival Entries
Students are encouraged to submit entries either on their own or through their schools by Jan. 8, 2025, for the 2025 Garden State Film Festival.
2024 Taxpayers’ Guide to Education Spending Is Now Available
The New Jersey Department of Education announced in a news release the availability of the 2024 Taxpayers’ Guide to Education Spending, a tool to help New Jersey residents learn more about the spending practices of their local school district and districts across the state.
New Board Members Must Complete Criminal Background Checks
Under the law, newly elected board members who do not undergo a criminal history background investigation within the 30-day period could be declared ineligible to serve in office until it is submitted.
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Associate Director of Human Resources
This position is responsible for overseeing HR management and department operations to adhere to organizational policies and procedures.