New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney delivered the keynote address at the 2014 NJPSA Legislative Conference and spoke earnestly and reflectively about mistakes that have been made in the past and the decisions that […]
NJASCD Leadership Summit on April 3 Reaches Capacity
The New Jersey Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (NJASCD) is hosting the New Jersey Common Core Leadership Summit “Understanding and Communication the Common Core State Standards” on April 3, 2014 at Forsgate Country […]
NJPSA will hold regional meetings in April
NJPSA will hold a series of regional membership meetings in six regions throughout the state (Northeast, Northwest, Central East, Central West, Southeast, and Southwest) to provide our members with the opportunity to be more […]
180 Day Minimum
Written by Wayne Oppito It appears that this winter has become a “winter of our discontent” with regards to inclement weather. Once every decade or so, we in New Jersey feel the wrath of […]
First in the Nation: Arts Education Included in the Just Released New Jersey School Performance Reports
New Jersey is the first state in the nation to include arts education measures as part of the annual School Performance Reports. The Reports, released today by the New Jersey Department of Education, are […]
NJPSA Member Dr. James Pedersen Pens New Book on Millennial Parents
NJPSA Member Dr. James Pedersen has authored a new book entitled, The Rise of the Millennial Parents: Parenting Yesterday and Today. This book is currently available at Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/The-Rise-Millennial-Parents-Parenting/dp/1475805365 and is based on […]
FEA Wins $5 Million Grant from USDOE
The Foundation for Education Administration has been awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education under the School Leadership Program which supports the development enhancement and expansion of innovative programs to […]
The Walls Have Ears: Recording Conversations in School
This memorandum addresses the number of questions received concerning the recording of conversations in schools. In Maurice River Twp. Bd. of Ed. the Appellate Division of Superior Court determined that the local teachers association […]
Federal Judge Dismisses Pension Suit on Jurisdiction Grounds
Judge Anne E. Thompson of the U.S. District Court in New Jersey dismissed the pension and benefit suit March 5. The case which was brought against the State of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie […]
NJPSA Testifies on Health Benefits and Pension Reform
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association testified before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on bill S-2937 (Sweeney) June 16. The bill was released from committee by a vote of 9-4. The legislation is […]