On Thursday, September 13th, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee met. A handful of bills on the Committee’s agenda sought to enhance local efforts to promote safer student transportation practices in all New Jersey […]
Legislature Proposes Mandatory Depression Screening in Schools
Yesterday, at the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee, considered legislation that would mandate that all students in grades 7 through 12 be annually screened for depression. The bill, A-3926 as amended in […]
Important Changes to Educator Evaluation Component Weights for 2018-19
On August 31, 2018, New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet announced an important change in educator evaluation for the upcoming school year for both teachers and principals. Specifically, the Commissioner announced the […]
NJPSA Congratulates Argine Safari on Receiving Fulbright Award
Mrs. Argine Safari of Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, New Jersey has received a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching grant to Finland from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright […]
Governor’s State Health Benefits Task Force Convened on Wednesday.
Goal to Identify New and Innovative Ways to Improve the Quality, Efficiency, and Sustainability of Health Benefits System On Wednesday, August 22nd Governor Murphy’s State Health Benefits Task force convened for the first time. […]
Governor Murphy Considers Education Legislation
Following the whirlwind legislative activity in June, the State Legislature passed several pieces of education legislation, which are now under consideration by Governor Phil Murphy. Governor Murphy can sign, veto or conditionally veto these […]
Reminder! School Fire & Security Drill Requirements During 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 […]
Important Changes to Assessment, Graduation Requirements and Evaluation Under Discussion for 2018-19 School Year – State Board Debates Significant Change in Policy Direction
In contrast to the languid days of August, yesterday’s meeting of the NJ State Board of Education, was characterized by strong presentations and debate concerning a changed NJDOE direction and “theory of action” on […]
NJPSA Proud to Announce New Leadership Roles for Senior Staff/Board of Directors and New NAESP Zone 2 Director
Following the recent retirements of Jay Doolan, Chuck Stein, and Frank Palatucci, NJPSA/FEA is proud to announce several changes to its senior staff and Board of Directors: Donna McInerney has assumed the role […]
New Jersey State Board of Education July Meeting Update
The State Board of Education met on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. The Board conducted their annual election of Officers, voting for the 2018-2019 State Board President and Vice President. The Board unanimously voted in […]