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 […]
COURT OVERTURNS CLEMENTON
In 2015 the Public Employee Relations Commission (PERC) issued what has become known as the “Clementon” decision in which it concluded that employee bargaining associations may not negotiate a lower Chapter 78 employee rate […]
NJDOE Announcement for Connected Action Roadmap (CAR) Regional Information Sessions
NJDOE Announcement for Connected Action Roadmap (CAR) Regional Information Sessions The New Jersey Department of Education, in collaboration with the Partnership for Collaborative Professional Learning*, seeks to ensure equitable access to high-quality education and postsecondary success […]
FEA and Nicholson Foundation Focusing on PreK-3 Leadership
The Foundation for Educational Administration (FEA) is proud to announce the next step in its 15-month project, funded by a grant from The Nicholson Foundation, to develop the Transforming Early Childhood Leadership Institute. The […]
NJPSA Reacts to Gov. Murphy’s Budget Proposal
On March 5, Governor Phil Murphy delivered his annual Budget Address to a Joint Session of the State Legislature, proposing spending of $38.6 billion in Fiscal Year 2020 with an overarching goal of building […]
A Rite of Spring – Nonrenewal of Non-tenured Staff
By: Wayne Oppito, Esq. New Jersey statute, N.J.S.A. 18A:27-10 reads: On or before May 15 in each year, each nontenured teaching staff member continuously employed by a board of education since the preceding […]
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 […]