PARCC Provides Early Insight on Reports at ASCD Leadership Summit Jeff Nellhaus, Chief of Assessment, at the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers provided some early insight on reporting within the new […]

The Study Commission on Use of Student Assessments in New Jersey announced several dates the body plans to take public testimony.  Session 1: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at 10 a.m. in Civic Hall 105, […]

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 […]