On August 31, 2018, New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet announced an important change in educator evaluation for the upcoming school year for both teachers and principals. Specifically, the Commissioner announced the […]
On August 31, 2018, New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet announced an important change in educator evaluation for the upcoming school year for both teachers and principals. Specifically, the Commissioner announced the […]
Goal to Identify New and Innovative Ways to Improve the Quality, Efficiency, and Sustainability of Health Benefits System On Wednesday, August 22nd Governor Murphy’s State Health Benefits Task force convened for the first time. […]
Following the whirlwind legislative activity in June, the State Legislature passed several pieces of education legislation, which are now under consideration by Governor Phil Murphy. Governor Murphy can sign, veto or conditionally veto these […]
Current law requires districts to complete fire and security drills within a certain number of days of school opening. Districts are required to comply with both fire and safety regulations as stipulated by statute […]
In contrast to the languid days of August, yesterday’s meeting of the NJ State Board of Education, was characterized by strong presentations and debate concerning a changed NJDOE direction and “theory of action” on […]
The State Board of Education met on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. The Board conducted their annual election of Officers, voting for the 2018-2019 State Board President and Vice President. The Board unanimously voted in […]
Governor Murphy and Commissioner Repollet are proposing new regulations related to student assessment for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. These regulations will be formally unveiled at the State Board meeting on Wednesday, July 11th. […]
Last week the Supreme Court issued a decision that “agency fees” charged by unions for non-members violate the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of speech and right of association. The decision, Janus v. American […]
The State Legislature recently passed and Governor Murphy signed into law P.L. 2018, c. 5, concerning background inquiries for potential hires on the subject of child abuse and sexual misconduct charges. This law requires […]
We Need to Hear From You! As you know, a 2017 state law (P.L. 2017 c. 162) required the superintendent in each school district (and the lead administrator of charter schools and renaissance school […]