The State Board of Education, in addition to receiving a presentation on interventions under the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC, also received an overview from the Paterson school district at their January […]

In a published opinion December 31, a three-judge Appellate Division panel vacated the state Division of Pensions and Benefits’ decision to increase the prescription copayments for thousands of retired public employees, saying the action […]

There are a number of changes that go into effect for 2015 regarding Social Security, Social Security Taxes and Medicare. The maximum earnings on which you pay Social Security taxes in 2015 is $118,500 […]

As you ring in the New Year, it is a good time to prepare for any changes impacting your retirement income.   Do you need to adjust your tax withholding for federal and state taxes?  […]

Every child deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. That’s why the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association has joined forces with GLSEN (The Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network) Central New Jersey […]

Senate Democrats failed on Thursday to override Christie's veto of a bill that would have required the state to make quarterly payments.  The override attempt fell four votes short of the 29 needed to […]

USED Releases 2015-2016 Teaching Ambassador Fellowship and Principal Ambassador Fellowship  App The US Department of Education urges teachers and instructional leaders to submit their application to participate in the 2015-2015 Teaching Ambassador Fellowship and […]

Acting Commissioner David Hespe was confirmed by the full Senate December 18.  Hespe was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 15.  He has served as Acting Commissioner since March 20.  Hespe returned […]

In a continuing dialogue with the State operated school districts, Camden Superintendent Paymon Rouhanifard presented a report to members of the State Board of Education  on the status of the school district December 17. Pillars […]

The issue of school construction was front and center at a December 17 hearing of the Joint Committee on the Public Schools.  Charles McKenna, the Christie- appointee heading the Schools Development Authority (SDA) provided […]