On Thursday March 19th, the state Senate met for a voting session. During the unusual session, which was held in the General Assembly Chamber, a larger room that allowed for social distancing, the upper […]
Last Chance to Weigh in on State Board Assessment Proposal! Written Comments Due in State Board Office by January 31, 2020 NJPSA President Karen Bingert Testifies on January 8th
After a year of public controversy over state assessment requirements, particularly at the high school level, the public comment period on the State Board of Education’s most recent proposal is drawing to a close […]
NJPSA Statement Concerning Proposed Notice of Substantial Change to Standards and Assessment Code N.J.A.C. 6A: 8
Thank you for the opportunity to share the perspective of the membership of the NJ Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) on proposed changes to the NJ Standards and Assessment code as contained in the […]
Assemblywoman Pat Egan Jones Visits Deptford High School
On Wednesday, October 9, Assemblywoman Pat Egan Jones visited Deptford Township High School as part of the national “Shadow a Principal” initiative to celebrate National Principals Month. Deptford Township High School Vice […]
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 Discussion: NJDOE Disabled and LGBTQ Working Group Curriculum Meeting
On January 31, 2019, Governor Murphy signed P.L. 2019, c.6 into law. This legislation requires boards of education to include instruction on the political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities and lesbian, […]
CAR Curriculum Units to be Released Soon – Pilot Applications Available
NJPSA is pleased to report that the shared vision of the Connected Action Roadmap strengthening teaching, leading and learning in New Jersey schools is one major step closer to becoming a reality. This vision […]
NJDOE Announcement for Connected Action Roadmap (CAR) Regional Information Sessions
NJDOE Announcement for Connected Action Roadmap (CAR) Regional Information Sessions The New Jersey Department of Education, in collaboration with the Partnership for Collaborative Professional Learning*, seeks to ensure equitable access to high-quality education and postsecondary success […]
A Rite of Spring – Nonrenewal of Non-tenured Staff
By: Wayne Oppito, Esq. New Jersey statute, N.J.S.A. 18A:27-10 reads: On or before May 15 in each year, each nontenured teaching staff member continuously employed by a board of education since the preceding […]
Statement of Vision and Commitment to CAR
Connected Action Roadmap: A Systems Approach to Strengthening Teaching, Leading, and Learning The New Jersey Department of Education, in collaboration with the major New Jersey educational organizations, seeks to ensure equitable access to […]