School Leader

The organization focuses on helping students in grades K-8, although the bulk of scholars are in grades K-5. Math and reading are the focus.

Welcome to 2023, where that longtime staple of basic communication — the telephone call — is an exotic delight.

School Leader interviewed staff at two schools that have focused on wellness to explore their approach and what they have learned along the way.

Paterson Public Schools’ efforts to support student wellness received a big lift in November 2022 when it secured a massive donation of 28,500 hygiene products courtesy of the Colgate-Palmolive Co.

When Superintendent Dr. Richard Tomko became superintendent eight years ago, the first step he took in addressing school safety was renaming the department to Safety Services.

For the high school’s “What’s Next” career fair, Piscataway invited more than 40 representatives from trade schools, industry, government, trade unions, military branches, vocational programs, civil service and small businesses – including several Piscataway alumni.

What hasn’t and will not change is the support that NJSBA offers its more than 5,000 members! The Association stands ready to assist you with recurring responsibilities and guide you through the unforeseen challenges.

I would urge board members to spread the word about the advantages of a career in education — the inherent satisfactions of helping children, the job stability and family-friendly schedule and the fulfillment that can come from knowing you are...

NJSBA’s popular New Board Member Weekend Orientation returned this winter for the first time since early 2020. Two weekends — held Feb. 3-5 and March 10-12, provided training to nearly 200 new board members. 

The Negotiations Data Portal contains various resources, including a new custom report generator that can be a powerful tool for school board members and administrators.

The public’s right to express concerns to government officials is enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but there is much misunderstanding about the outer limits of that freedom, and in particular what those limits are at public...

Policy is the language of the board table. Board members govern the district through policy – and taking the time to learn the policies that apply to your role as a board member is imperative.

The Bound Brook High School Innovative Career Technical Education and Work Based Learning program was a recognized program in the annual School Leader awards.