Commissioner Dave Hespe ruled late last week that the students of Freehold Borough are not receiving a thorough and efficient education because of overcrowding – authorizing new construction to alleviate the problem. The final […]
PARCC Releases Score Reports In Different Languages
The 2015-2016 versions of the PARCC sample score reports have been translated from English into 10 different languages, and are now available on both the PARCC website. Both the translated sample reports, and the English […]
State Board Approves PARCC As Grad Requirement, Adopts EdTPA & Says Farewell to Board Member Dorothy Strickland
The New Jersey State Board of Education adopted changes to current Standards & Assessment regulation related to current graduation requirements at the August Board meeting. The Board also approved a resolution setting a new […]
ACTION ALERT! Contact Senate President To Urge He Post the Pens Constitutional Amendment
On Monday, NJPSA members joined hundreds of public employees for a Lobby Day at the State House in Trenton. Our goal was to advocate for the posting and passage of a proposed constitutional amendment, […]
NJDOE to Hold Public Hearings on ESSA Implementation
Throughout September the New Jersey Department of Education is planning several ‘Public Listening Sessions’ on implementation of the federal ‘Every Student Succeeds Act’ (ESSA). The sessions will provide opportunities for interested groups and individuals […]
State Board Moves HIB & Eval Regs Forward, Approves Emergency Lead Code, While NJDOE Provides Update On ESSA
Changes to regulations related to investigation of harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) as well as educator effectiveness (evaluation) moved forward for publication in the New Jersey Register at the July 2016 State Board of […]
Senate President Holds Ed Stakeholder Roundtable On School Funding
Representatives of New Jersey’s major education organizations met with Senate President Stephen Sweeney July 11 to discuss changes to the State’s current funding proposal – the School Funding Reform Act of 2008. The meeting […]
Governor Freezes Struggling Cities Aid In Gambit For Health Benefit Savings
Gov. Chris Christie issued an Executive Order June 30 that will hold funds in reserve until the health benefit plan design committees for educators and public workers figure out how to cut $250 million […]
Senate Dems & Governor Launch Competing School Funding Websites
Both the Senate Democrats and the Governor have been touting competing school funding proposals, coupled with websites. Senate Action The Senate Democrats released Formula4Success site late last week. The site includes information about the […]
Protecting your Spouse’s Right to Your Pension In The Event of Your Death While Employed
If you were to die ‘in-service’ (while still an active employee) your spouse/ beneficiary is entitled to your Life Insurance plus what you have contributed to the Pension fund. Like most TPAF members, you […]