The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) received 16 requests to open new charter schools during its latest round of applications. The latest round of charter school applicants will be notified in May if […]
State Board Gets First Glance At NJQSAC, Reviews HIB Amendment, Approves $3.3M In Emergency Aid for EIRC
The State Board of Education got a first glimpse of proposed changes to NJQSAC and set a calendar for approval of changes to current code as it relates to investigation of harassment intimidation and […]
NJDOE Submits ESSA Plan to Feds
The New Jersey Department of Education submitted its school accountability plan, in compliance with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), for review by the U.S. education department on April 3. New Jersey was […]
NJDOE Tells State Board $10M In Lead Testing May Not Be Enough
The $10 million in state funds set aside to reimburse school districts for testing their water for lead may not be enough to fully cover testing statewide. “We may or may not have enough […]
Proposed Budget Doubles Down On State Health Benefits Savings
For the second year in a row, the Governor’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018 assumes tens of millions of dollars in “savings” through reforms to the state health plans for public workers and […]
State Budget Season Underway as State Treasurer and OLS Provide Economic Forecasts
This week, the State Legislature’s Budget Season continued in earnest with the annual revenue projections and economic forecast by the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services (OLS), followed by that of State Treasurer Ford Scudder. […]
Celebrating Assistant Principals Week
On behalf of our more than 1,250 members who serve as assistant or vice principals, NJPSA is proud to support the efforts of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in celebrating […]
Appellate Decision Creates Confusion Around ‘Rice Notices’
In early February, the Appellate division in Kean Federation of Teachers v. Morell ruled that employees and prospective employees are entitled to receive a “Rice Notice” any time a matter involving their employment is on […]
NJ Principals Take To Capitol Hill
NJPSA President Nicole Moore, President Elect Rodney Logan, Board Member Angelina Martino Finnegan and NAESP Representative Fidelia Sturdivant visited members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation earlier this week. The group shared their thoughts on […]
Moody’s Downgrades NJ’s Credit Rating Again
For the 11th time in recent years, Moody’s Investor Services has downgraded the State’s credit rating by one level from A2 to A3. The continued plummeting rating, albeit several levels about junk status, makes […]