• A Commitment to AAPI Students

  How New Jersey school districts are supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander students.

  

• Intensifying Cyberthreats Against School Districts Demand Vigilance

  If you think your district isn’t a target of cyberattackers, think again.

  

• Reductions in Force: Recent Developments and Statutory Guidance

  A new law gives substantial rights to non-certificated staff members. What you need to know about Chapter 66.

• What a U.S. Supreme Court Decision Means for Students’ Free Speech Rights

  The Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. decision addresses “off campus” speech.

• President’s Message: Let Virtual Workshop 2021 Empower You

  At Workshop, we celebrate all the successes of public education in New Jersey. We come together to form and reaffirm friendships, compare notes, build our skill set and bond with our peers.

• Executive Word: Use Virtual Workshop 2021 as a Reset

  Join us for the three-day virtual training conference, specifically geared for school officials, from Tuesday, Oct. 26 through Thursday, Oct. 28.

• ELFNJ Spotlight: Hybrid County Association Meetings

  This fall, NJSBA’s county school boards association meetings have gone hybrid — with board members able to attend in-person and virtually.

• Policy Update: An Overview of Policies on Student Conduct and Discipline

  Discipline policies and procedures can help ensure a safe environment that is conducive to learning.

• Labor Lookout: Trends in Collective Negotiations

  It’s the time of year when board negotiations committees begin to get ready for bargaining. Here’s the latest data on contract settlements.

• Field Perspectives: Calming the Crowd

  Think you might be facing an angry public at your next board meeting? Here are strategies for handling the situation.