The State Attorney General filed a request in state Superior Court earlier this week seeking to compel members of the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program Commission who are appointed by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) […]
NJDOE Announces Evaluation Weight Changes
The New Jersey Department of Education released changes to evaluation weights for the 2016-2017 school year last evening. The changes modify the percentage related to median ‘Student Growth Percentile’ or SGP which changed from […]
Reminder! School Fire & Security Drill Requirements At School Opening
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 […]
New Jersey ACT Scores Fall As Participation Rate Rises
A record number of New Jersey students took the ACT in 2016, and the state’s average score decreased to its lowest in five years. New Jersey’s performance was consistent with overall achievement among high school […]
Research Shows At Least Half of All Parents Underestimate Impact of Absenteeism
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 […]