The U.S. Department of Education is looking for the nation’s best and brightest principals to participate in its Principal Ambassador Fellowship. Applications are now available for this year-long leadership opportunity. Principal Ambassadors are outstanding practicing […]
NJDOE Release Additional PARCC Info, State Board Approves Cut Scores – Updated Grad Requirements Announced
The New Jersey Department of Education provided the State Board with several key presentations related to last year’s administration of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessment, including comparatives to […]
State Board to Make Last Minute Changes to Teacher Prep Code
The State Board of Education approved several last minute changes related to clinical practice/student teaching requirements as part of the current regulatory proposal related to teacher preparation and certification. NJDOE Presentation Last Minute Changes […]
Assembly Election Results in: Dems Pick up 4 Seats in Low Turnout Election
In an election reported to be the lowest turnout in New Jersey history, at 21 percent, Democrats picked up four seats moving the Caucus closer to a veto proof majority. Results Democrats picked up […]
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Recall Information
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Recall Information If you have a child who uses epinephrine auto-injectors, please read the following important information.We have been informed by the New Jersey Department of Education that there has been a […]
Pictures from the NJPSA-FEA-NJASCD Fall Conference
Nearly 500 educational leaders attended the NJPSA-FEA-NJASCD Fall Conference at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch this week to hear keynoters Dr. Yong Zhao and David Pogue as well as 50 workshops devoted […]
Pat Wright on PARCC Scores: A New Baseline – Not a Comparison
NJPSA Executive Director Pat Wright released the following statement regarding the release of the PARCC scores: In response to today’s release of state level PARCC scores, NJPSA Executive Director Pat Wright stated, “As […]
2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Applications are Open
The 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for students in grades 5-12 is now accepting applications, which must be completed by November 3, 2015, and then submitted to a middle or high school principal, […]
Join Us for a Regional Membership Meeting and Get a Full Update from Our Government Relations and Legal Teams
NJPSA will hold a series of regional membership meetings in six regions throughout the state to provide our members with the opportunity to be more involved with NJPSA and to network with colleagues. Attend to […]
DOE Announces That PARCC Data Will Be Coming Soon
Dr. Bari Erlichson released a memo to school administrators announcing the dates for the release of PARCC data to ensure that New Jersey educators are prepared to use assessment data as one tool to […]