The NJ General Assembly has cancelled a previously scheduled public hearing on the FY 2021 state budget, originally scheduled for tomorrow at 9:30 AM. Anyone wishing to submit written testimony may still do so […]
During Unusual Session, NJ State Senate Votes on 3 Education Bills as Part of “COVID-19 Emergency Response Package”
On Thursday March 19th, the state Senate met for a voting session. During the unusual session, which was held in the General Assembly Chamber, a larger room that allowed for social distancing, the upper […]
New Jersey State Board of Education Considers Significant Changes to Evaluation Code, Announces Public Testimony Sessions on New Student Learning Standards
New Proposal for Chapter 10 Educator Effectiveness At the New Jersey State Board of Education meeting on February 5th, 2020, the Department proposed additional amendments to Chapter 10, “Educator Effectiveness”. Back in […]
Final Wrap Up of the 218th Legislative Session: Education Bills
By 12 Noon on Tuesday of this week, Governor Murphy had to act on hundreds of bills that were sent to him at the end of the session by both houses of the Legislature. […]
Last Chance to Weigh in on State Board Assessment Proposal! Written Comments Due in State Board Office by January 31, 2020 NJPSA President Karen Bingert Testifies on January 8th
After a year of public controversy over state assessment requirements, particularly at the high school level, the public comment period on the State Board of Education’s most recent proposal is drawing to a close […]
NJ State Board of Education Considers NJ State Perkins v Plan, State Results for 2019 Nation’s Report Card
The New Jersey State Board of Education convened on Wednesday, November 6th for their regular monthly meeting which focused on national testing results and vocational education. An anticipated release of a Charter School Report […]
Your School Library Media Specialist – Your School’s Utility Player
As you start the school year, consider the ways that you can maximize the use of your school librarian. Your school librarian is your school’s utility player. A utility player is one that can […]
New Law Discussion: NJDOE Disabled and LGBTQ Working Group Curriculum Meeting
On January 31, 2019, Governor Murphy signed P.L. 2019, c.6 into law. This legislation requires boards of education to include instruction on the political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities and lesbian, […]
New Law Alert: Governor Takes Action on Legislation Requiring Mental Health Education and Testing A Later Start Time for High School Students
P.L.2019, c.222 (S-2861) requires all New Jersey public schools to include mental health instruction in grades K through 12 health curriculums. The bill aims to enhance student understanding, attitudes, and behaviors related to mental health […]
Quiet August State Board of Ed Meeting
The New Jersey State Board of Education convened for a brief meeting on Wednesday, August 7th, 2019. Outgoing President Arcelio Aponte was honored for his service as President and time spent at the helm. […]