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. […]
Governor Murphy Signs New Legislation
On Friday, July 19th, Governor Phil Murphy signed over two dozen bills and resolutions into law. A number of these pieces of legislation impact schools and educators: P.L.2019, JR-17 Designates September of each […]
Bustle of Education Bills Advanced This Week
In a standing room only meeting at the Statehouse Monday, Chairwoman Ruiz presided over a Senate Education Committee that considered several significant pieces of legislation. A-665/S-2563 Requires each board of education to adopt policy […]
State Board Meets as the State Board of Career and Technical Education for February Meeting; Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month.
The State Board of Education met as the State Board of Career and Technical Education at their monthly meeting on February 6th, 2019. After approval of the minutes of the January 4th meeting, the Board presented […]
2019 Has Kicked off With the First State Board Meeting of the Year
2019 has kicked off with the first State Board meeting of the year. On January 2, 2019, the State Board convened with President Arcelio Aponte welcoming 2019, as he indicated that he expects this […]