NJSBA’s 2024 April Election Candidate Kit Is Now Available
This year’s annual school election will be held April 16, 2024. The deadline for candidates to submit their nominating petition is 4 p.m. Feb. 26, 2024.
School Districts Invited to Participate in DREAMS Program
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Education invites local educational agencies along with district and school leaders to participate in the 2024- 2025 DREAMS Program (Developing Resiliency with Engaging Approaches...
Schools and Educators Encouraged to Celebrate Muslim Heritage Month
The NJDOE issued an advisory that includes resources that may assist administrators and educators in identifying activities and lessons to recognize Muslim Heritage Month.
NJDOE Clarifies the Timeline for Conducting Special Education Due Process Hearings
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory clarifying the timeline for conducting special education due process hearings.
LEAs Receiving American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth II Funds Must Act to Receive Supplemental Funding
All eligible local educational agencies that accepted American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth II funds in March 2022 will receive a supplement to existing allocations via the electronic web-enabled grant system no later than Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.
New Jersey State Board of Education Honors the Work of Local School Boards
At its Jan. 17 meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education marked School Board Recognition Month by approving a resolution that commends the hard work and dedication of the state’s approximately 5,000 nonpartisan volunteer board members and charter school...
Legislative Update: Governor Signs Bill Expanding Eligibility for Free School Meals, Other Education Measures into Law
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Gov. Phil Murphy signed various education measures into law. Any bills that he did not sign were pocket vetoed.
NJSBA to Host Inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference on April 19
On Friday, April 19, the New Jersey School Boards Association will present its first ever Women's Leadership Conference.
Nominations Announced for NJSBA’s Student Film Category at Garden State Film Festival
Nominations have been announced for the New Jersey School Boards Association’s sponsored student film category, “N.J. Hometown Documentary Short (under 5 minutes)” in the annual Garden State Film Festival.
State Task Force Releases Anti-Bullying Report
The report covers a number of areas, including HIB definitions, staff responsibilities in reporting and investigating HIB incidents, the role of school climate and social media, athletic coaches and HIB, and the need for funding of HIB initiatives.