New research released today by the Ad Council found that an overwhelming majority (86%) of parents understand their child’s school attendance plays a big role in helping them graduate from high school. However, nearly […]
Urge Governor Christie To Move On SEHBP Appointment
We need your help to urge the Governor to make an appropriate appointment to the School Employees Health Benefits Commission AND not bypass the critical work of the School Employees’ Health Benefit Plan Design […]
NJPSA GR Team Launches 2016 Election Page!
The 2016 election is well underway but how do the candidates and issues impact you? NJPSA’s Government Relations Department has begun compiling the info relevant to you! Check out our continuing coverage!
USDE Awards Trio Grants for College Prep
The U.S. Department of Education today announced the award of $48 million in grants to 143 colleges and organizations in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico under the Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) program – all […]
USDE Issues Guidance On Virtual Schools
Virtual schools – and the states that oversee them – are responsible for ensuring students with disabilities are receiving an appropriate education and the services they need, according to a “Dear Colleague” letter issued earlier this […]
Rating Agencies Renew NJ ‘A’ Bond Rating But Warn Of Fiscal Stress
Two Wall Street ratings agencies August 15 reaffirmed New Jersey’s ‘A’ bond rating, but warned the State is still dealing with major financial issues that could cause problems in the future. S&P Global Ratings said […]
School Lunch & Obesity Link?
According to a new study published by Virginia Tech researchers, students who consistently participate in the federal school breakfast and lunch programs are 27 percent more likely to be overweight than their similarly situated […]
State Lawmakers From 26 States Call For Cohesive School Changes
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers are warning that “most state education systems are falling dangerously behind the world,” leaving the United States “overwhelmingly underprepared to succeed in the 21st century economy.” The group, […]
Pension Amendment Update: Deadline Missed for this November
It has been a tense and disappointing week in our State Capitol with no resolution of two major issues facing our state – stable pension funding and a near- empty Transportation Trust Fund. Although […]
S&P Says NJ Budget On Shaky Ground If Recession
S&P Global Ratings , a Wall Street credit ratings agency released a report August 9 that suggests New Jersey’s budget could be in danger in the event of a recession. The ratings agency analyzed the […]