The New Jersey State Board of Education approved final changes to the current code related to the investigation of harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) issues in schools, adopted changes to the New Jersey Quality […]
NJ Supreme Court Hears Religious College Grant Case
The New Jersey Supreme Court heard arguments October 23 in a case involving the awarding of public money to two religious institutions of higher education. The Facts In 2013, the current administration awarded $10.6 million in […]
Study Seeks to Show Impact of School Closure Decision Making on Students
In late August, Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) released a entitled Lights Off: Practice and Impact of Closing Low-Performing Schools. The report examines the impact of closure of low-performing public […]
Legislature Honors Principals In October for National Principals Month
The New Jersey Assembly and Senate jointly recognized October as National Principal’s Month, presenting the Association with a joint resolution in concert with NJPSA’s Fall Conference. In addition, NASSP, NAESP and AFSA will be […]
NJPSA Election Page 2017
Annually NJPSA provides information on statewide elections – this year is no different. Check out NJPSA’s election page for info on the current legislative and the gubernatorial election, candidate’s answers to our election […]
STEM Education Focus Urged by JerseyCAN Group
JerseyCAN released a report October 4 detailing several steps policy makers and business and community leaders should take to advance education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. The report highlights successful STEM […]
NJ Teacher of the Year Announced As Board Gets Presentation On Future Ready Schools
The New Jersey State Teacher of the Year, Amy Anderson, was announced as part of the October State Board of Education meeting. The Board also received a presentation on Future Ready Schools and adopted […]
Senate President Says He’ll Push for Police & Fire To Manage Own Pension Funds
Speaking to the annual convention of New Jersey firefighters in Atlantic City earlier this week, Senate President Steve Sweeney told the crowd that he will push to move legislation allowing them to manage their […]
State Revenues Up 5.7% Over Last Year In August
The state collected $1.965 billion in the second month of the fiscal year, an increase of 5.7 percent when compared to last August, the treasury department announced earlier this week. Cash receipts rose by […]
NJPSA Council Meeting Digital Folder
Agenda (pdf) Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Presentation of Outgoing President’s Plaque President’s Report Introduction of NJPSA Board of Directors Recognition of outgoing Board Members Board Interest Form NJPSA Council & Board of Director’s Meeting […]