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Purnell Perspectives

Purnell Perspectives: A Back-to-School Message from the NJSBA

For most districts in New Jersey, this has been “back to school” week with all the excitement and anticipation that greets the new academic year. It is a time of fresh starts and great hope. As we embark on this...

Purnell Perspectives: The Importance of Nonpartisan Boards of Education

As board members know, while board of education elections are often hotly contested, in New Jersey they are deliberately nonpartisan. A candidate for a board of education may not be identified on a ballot as belonging to a political party.

Purnell Perspectives: A New Year, Full of New Opportunities

Thoughts on the new school year from Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association.