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School Leader

January 2, 2025 Vol. 56 No. 3
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Cover Story

AI Roundtable: School Districts Navigate Some Challenging Terrain

To learn how school districts are navigating these questions and others, we reached out to three educators who have spent a great deal of time thinking about artificial intelligence.

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Empowering Learning Through Technology

Educational technology specialists serve as both guides and collaborators, working closely with teachers to enhance lessons, co-teach and model best practices in digital instruction.

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Listening to Understand

There is a growing body of research that identifies the challenges and the strategies to develop effective decision-making bodies like boards of education.

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NJSBA’s Board Member of the Year Is Passionate About Always Learning

Charles Caraballo enjoys the challenges of working at the county and state level to help students and school districts throughout the state.

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Driving Innovation: Creating a STEAM Movement in New Jersey Public Schools 

STEAM Tank motivates students to go beyond traditional classroom boundaries to enrich their educational experience through community engagement and build 21st century skills.

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Unleashing the Power of Digital Marketing to Achieve Fantastic Success in Schools

Digital marketing and branding are more than just having a presence on social media or a well-designed website.

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President's Message

The Importance of Helping New Board Members

If you’re a veteran board member, think about all the questions you had when you first entered public service to advance the education of children – and consider making it a priority to lend a helping hand as newcomers learn what it means to be an effective school board member.

Executive Word

Ready or Not, AI Is Here 

While artificial intelligence has been developing for decades, public interest skyrocketed with the release of ChatGPT in November 2022. It is no exaggeration to say that AI has the potential to revolutionize education.

ELFNJ Spotlight

Winter Virtual County Association Meetings and Programs

This winter, the county school boards association meetings will be held virtually due to possible inclement weather.

Reader's Forum

The Power of Storytelling in Providing Students With a Strong Foundation of Mental Wellness Support

Often, real-life stories are utilized to help students connect with their emotions and the larger human experience.

Reader's Forum

Creating Equitable Environments for Students: How Data Is Driving the Way Forward

At Westfield Public Schools in central New Jersey where I serve as superintendent, administrators and educators alike understand the importance of a culturally responsive school climate in elevating student outcomes.

Policy Update

Student Representatives on School Boards: How Clear Policies Can Help Them Succeed

So, how do you craft a policy that’s clear and works? One that turns a student representative from having “a seat at the table” into a powerful advocate for peers? Let’s dive in and break it down.

Legally Speaking

Special Education Settlements: What Board Members Should Know

This article provides an overview of special education terms and concepts to serve as context for board members during executive session discussions about special education settlement agreements.

Labor Lookout

Rethinking Confidentiality: A Comprehensive Guide to Communicating During School Board Negotiations

This article delves into the complexities of communication in school board negotiations and how to work toward  a more transparent and engaging process.

Head of the Class

Franklin Township’s Invention Competition Program

The Invention Competition fosters creativity and innovation among students, particularly from communities underrepresented in STEM fields.