• Trenton Board of Education Receives Board Certification

  The Trenton Board of Education received its Board Certification Award, having earned 16 Board Member Credits within a four-year period.

• NJSBA’s Legislative Committee to Meet Dec. 16, 2023

  The regular meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association's Legislative Committee will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16.

• NJDOE Encourages School Districts to Participate in ‘Good News’ Campaign

  Local educational agencies are invited to share positive news stories for possible inclusion on the New Jersey Department of Education's social media pages as part of its "Good News" campaign.

• USDOE’s Office for Civil Rights Releases New Civil Rights Data Related to the Pandemic

  The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights recently released new civil rights data from the 2020–2021 school year, offering critical insight regarding civil rights indicators during that coronavirus pandemic year.

• USDOE Launches ‘Being Bilingual Is a Superpower’ Initiative

  The U.S. Department of Education recently launched its "Being Bilingual Is a Superpower" initiative to promote multilingual education.

• Notice to School Boards and Superintendents Concerning Use of the Workplace Accountability in Labor List

  The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Workplace Accountability in Labor List, otherwise known as “The WALL,” is now available online.

• New Jersey’s Office of Special Education Shares Online Resources

  Each resource is curated with the intent to make an equitable impact across regions, consider diverse perspectives of stakeholders and empower individuals who impact students.

• Advisory: Proposed Amendments to N.J.A.C. 6A:14, Special Education

  Members of the public may send in written comments concerning the notice by Jan. 5, 2024, via the NJDOE’s Administrative Code and Statute webpage or by emailing the addresses contained in the notice.

• Getting to Know NJSBA’s Two Newest Field Service Representatives

  NJSBA recently hired two new field service representatives as part of its continuing mission to provide training, advocacy and support to advance public education and promote the achievement of all students through effective governance.

• USDOE Shares Fact Sheet Highlighting Fight Against Antisemitism, Islamophobia and Other Forms of Discrimination

  The U.S. Department of Education has released a fact sheet with new resources aimed at ensuring schools have the tools they need to protect students from discrimination and harassment because of their race, color, or national origin, including students who...