NJSBA NEWS & INFORMATION
School Board Notes, 3/11/25
Amended Cell Phone Legislation Advances
NEW JERSEY EDUCATION NEWS
Asbury Park Press / MSN.com
Lacey voters reject all three questions in $92 million referendum for school projects (MSN.com)
School officials had hoped to convince voters to cover new roofs, heating and air conditioning improvements, library renovations, locker room and restroom revitalization for schools across the district. The school district serves about 3,800 students.
Athletic directors want answers on Anthony Knox controversy, but what can NJSIAA say? (MSN.com)
On Wednesday afternoon, the leadership of the NJSIAA will meet with the ADs on hand at the Director of Athletics Administrators of New Jersey convention.
MyCentralJersey.com / MSN.com
Two Central Jersey towns reject more money for schools; four others OK more than $100M
Voters in the Flemington-Raritan and South Amboy school districts rejected referendums on Tuesday while referendums were approved in Somerville, North Brunswick, Manville and Warren.
NJ.com
Judge blocks Trump cuts to teacher training funding after N.J. sues (MSN.com)
New Jersey is one of seven states suing the Trump administration’s attempt to withdraw $600 million for teacher recruitment and preparation grants.
Trump officials threaten Rutgers, Princeton with penalties if they don’t protect Jewish students (MSN.com)
Education officials in President Donald Trump’s administration have warned three New Jersey campuses they must do more to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination — or face potential federal penalties.
N.J. high school football coaches cleared of bullying charges got $900K settlement (MSN.com)
The Cedar Grove Board of Education agreed late last year to pay former longtime football coach Ed Sadloch and three assistant coaches a total of $900,000 to settle claims they were unlawfully fired, according to documents obtained by NJ Advance Media.
NJ Spotlight News
Cuts to state aid could be crushing for community college students
College presidents warn higher education will be out of reach for some if Gov. Murphy’s proposed cuts are implemented.
Judge blocks Trump administration’s defunding of teacher training program
New Jersey AG Matt Platkin co-led a lawsuit challenging the termination of funding.
Public hearings on Murphy’s record budget plan set to start
The first hearing on Gov. Phil Murphy’s $58B budget proposal is scheduled for March 19.
New Jersey Globe
Results of today’s special school elections
In today’s special school elections, voters in fourteen municipalities approved school improvement bond referendums while rejecting them in six towns – and two municipalities voted down proposals to spend more than their cap.
NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS
Education Week
Ed. Dept. Will Shed Nearly Half Its Staff in Massive Reduction Under Trump
The agency announced Tuesday it was getting rid of nearly half its staff through a variety of measures.
Trump Admin. Ordered to Temporarily Restore Teacher-Prep Grants in 8 States
The ruling is a setback for the administration’s attempt to assert control over federal funding.
Trump Admin. Cuts Program That Brought Local Food to School Cafeterias
The $660 million Local Food For Schools program was canceled for 2025.
Under Trump, the Chairman of the House Ed. Committee Lays Out His Agenda (Opinion)
Rep. Tim Walberg shares the committee’s priorities, including “streamlining” the Ed. Dept.
Family Engagement Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All. Here’s How to Do It Right
This Kentucky district leader emphasizes meaningful family engagement training for educators.
