Educator Evaluation Review Task Force Issues Final Report
The New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force submitted its final report with recommendations to Gov. Phil Murphy and the Legislature.
10/02/2024
Meet Marita Cheng, Monday's Keynote Speaker at Workshop 2024
The New Jersey School Boards Association is pleased to welcome a new keynote speaker on Monday, Oct. 21 at Workshop 2024. Marita Cheng is the founder of Robogals, Aipoly and Aubot, as well as a technology speaker and author. A Forbes...
10/02/2024
‘Education Matters’ Features Dr. Tracey Severns, Who Shares Lessons from Mistakes Made by Leaders
Dr. Tracey Severns, who will be a speaker at Workshop 2024 in Atlantic City, was a special guest on a recent episode of “Education Matters,” a New Jersey School Boards Association podcast hosted by Ray Pinney, the Association’s chief membership...
10/02/2024
NJSBA Welcomes Dr. Nicholas Diaz as Deputy Director
Dr. Nicholas Diaz has joined the New Jersey School Boards Association as its new deputy director. Diaz is the former shared superintendent at Franklin Township School District and Union Township Schools in Hunterdon County. Before serving in Franklin and Union...
10/02/2024
School Leaders Learn Best Practices at NJSBA's Fall Labor Summit
Board members, administrators, school board attorneys and school leaders from throughout the state turned out in force for the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Fall Labor Summit at the Association’s headquarters in Trenton on Oct. 1. They enjoyed a day...
10/02/2024
School Districts Encouraged to Participate in Career and Technical Education Scholar Awards Program
The New Jersey Department of Education is excited to announce the second annual opportunity for local educational agencies with approved career and technical education programs to participate in the CTE Scholar Awards program, which honors exceptional CTE students across New...
10/02/2024
Topics: Career and Technical Learning
School Districts Encouraged to Participate in State Seal of Biliteracy Program
The New Jersey Department of Education encourages school districts throughout the state to participate in the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy program. Graduating high school and adult high school students who have demonstrated proficiency in English and one or...
10/02/2024
School Districts Invited to Participate in the NJSBA's Steam Tank Challenge
School districts throughout New Jersey are invited to participate in the STEAM Tank Challenge, created by the New Jersey School Boards Association. The challenge encourages education in STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts and math – for New Jersey’s public-school...
10/02/2024
Topics: Student Learning and Education
NJDOE Shares Resources to Help School Districts Prevent Suicide
The New Jersey Department of Education has partnered with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide to develop a comprehensive and impactful Suicide Prevention and Awareness campaign. According to an NJDOE advisory, the initiative seeks to address the critical...
10/02/2024
NJDOE Provides Guidance on Celebrating the Week of Respect
The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act designates the week beginning with the first Monday in October (Oct. 7-11, 2024) as the Week of Respect. This week supports the role of the school safety/school climate team as they work to fulfill...
10/02/2024