NJPSA weighed in on a measure February 24, A-304 (Russo / Rumana / Caride / Casagrande), that would require schools to maintain supply of epinephrine and permit administration of epinephrine to any student having […]

The State Board of Education, expected to have met last week when the meeting was impacted by the inclement weather like most New Jerseyans, conducted a makeup meeting February 12, rife with goodbyes for […]

Written by Wayne Oppito It appears that this winter has become a “winter of our discontent” with regards to inclement weather.  Once every decade or so, we in New Jersey feel the wrath of […]

Retirees on Medicare should have received their Medicare Reimbursement letter from the Division of Pensions dated February 2014.  If your Medicare premium was more than the base amount of $104.90 you must summit forms to […]

By Dr. James Pedersen, Principal, South Plainfield High School

The Assembly Education Committee at its February 10 meeting moved several pieces of legislation associated with schools.  Among them was a resolution reiterating where the Legislature agrees and disagrees with the Administration on School […]

NJPSA Executive Director Pat Wright and Past President Emil Carafa appeared before the Assembly Education Committee February 10 to talk about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)and the new  Partnership for Assessment of Readiness […]

An Appellate Division panel ruled January 31 that legal claims arising out of legislation from 2010 related to pensions and benefits failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted and as […]

An Appellate Division panel ruled January 31 that legal claims arising out of legislation from 2010 related to pensions and benefits failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted and as […]

Although education remained a focal point during President Barack Obama’s State of Union address this year, no new policies or initiatives were announced during the January 28 address. Instead, the President placed education at the […]