By Daniel Higgins Dineen Gruchacz no es alguien que dice no a una buena oportunidad, para sí misma o para sus alumno (is not someone who says no to a […]
Pat Wright Announces Upcoming Retirement as NJPSA Executive Director
Dear NJPSA Members, As we begin a new year, and in fact a new decade, it is time to reflect a bit on the recent past and look forward to a new future. I […]
Religious Holiday Displays in School
By Wayne J. Oppito, Esq. As the holiday season approaches, schools across the country celebrate with Christmas, Chanukah and other religious displays. Do these displays comply with the First Amendment’s principle of the separation […]
NJ State Board of Education Considers NJ State Perkins v Plan, State Results for 2019 Nation’s Report Card
The New Jersey State Board of Education convened on Wednesday, November 6th for their regular monthly meeting which focused on national testing results and vocational education. An anticipated release of a Charter School Report […]
FEA Now State-Approved to Offer Teacher Leader Certification
The New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association is proud to announce that its Foundation for Educational Administration has been officially selected by the New Jersey Department of Education as a state-approved provider for […]
Please Donate to Toys for Tots
NJPSA/FEA is continuing its tradition of participating in the Toys for Tots collection on behalf of the United States Marine Corps during this holiday season. Collection boxes have been set up in our reception areas and will […]
Special NJPSA Update: The State of Assessment in NJ – (This Week!)
By Debra Bradley, Esq. October 10, 2019 This special alert is part of NJPSA’s effort to keep our members informed and engaged on the latest news and policy developments in education. On October 2, […]
Your School Library Media Specialist – Your School’s Utility Player
As you start the school year, consider the ways that you can maximize the use of your school librarian. Your school librarian is your school’s utility player. A utility player is one that can […]
NJPSA/FEA Celebrates Arts in Education Week and Showcases Exceptional Student Artwork
For the third consecutive year, NJPSA is proudly displaying some of New Jersey’s finest student artwork in the hallways of the FEA Conference Center. This traveling exhibit, which was showcased at the NJ State […]
New Law Alert: Governor Takes Action on Legislation Requiring Mental Health Education and Testing A Later Start Time for High School Students
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 […]