...for the 2012 Anti-Defamation League Award, presented at NJASA/NJSBA 30th Annual Spring Conference . Hurry, deadline is March 12, 2012!
Shortcomings inherent in the new Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying law have the potential to create long-lasting negative consequences, and legislators should consider necessary adjustments to the law to protect students.
The lodging waiver request for the NJASA/NJSBA 30th Annual Spring Conference - May 21-23, 2012 - was APPROVED.
Association Immediate Past-President and Chair of the NJASA Nominating Committee Judith Ann Rattner and Committee members nominated a slate of officers to serve NJASA for the 2012-2013 year.
Each district may recommend up to three educators by April 16, 2012.
At the NJASA EE4NJ-Teacher Evaluation System Seminar on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Bergen Community College. Registration Deadline: February 23rd
The NJDOA and NJDOE support SBP and have partnered to communicate this message to every district in the State.
Being held at Jackson Liberty High School, Jackson, NJ on Wednesday, February 29th
...as Acting Education Commissioner Chris Cerf is set to give a major speech on education...
Before the New Jersey Supreme Court on January 18th, NJASA argues to affirm the decision of the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, that the Accountability Regulations could not be used to deprive superintendents and assistant superintendents of the benefit of sick leave in excess of $15,000 where the excess sick leave was accrued prior to enactment of the relevant statute.
Highlights from the January 19, 2012 NJASA Executive Committee Meeting.
a New Partnership with School Energy Solutions (SES) NJASA has been working to identify effective ways for you to cut your District's costs. Benefits include: A significant drop in your District's energy usage and costs - Savings that are realized within 90 days of program implementation - SES does not get paid until Savings are realized! Click for more details.
A good breakfast helps students focus in class, score higher on standardized tests and avoid trips to the school nurse.
NJASA Executive Director Richard G. Bozza said, “Roy is a top-notch chief education officer.”
Let’s examine data in one area that is often assumed to yield great savings – Administrative Costs.
It includes 45 specific recommendations to reduce red tape in New Jersey's public education system.
Kim Coleman, superintendent of the Morris-Union Jointure Commission, which provides special education services in 29 school districts, said Asperger’s isn’t understood well enough to be eliminated from the manual...
Governor touts changes at troubled SDA but not everyone is certain plans will lead to more work
...Cerf gave an interview to the Asbury Park Press where he said, “I have two residences.”
Obama administration grants waiver for state to try its own schools plan
...he also needs to pay for other promises, including more money for transportation, public employee pensions...
Paterson may turn takeover page, while Newark’s state control faces court challenge
Race to the Top is marketed as a “solution” for states and districts in search of reform.
New teacher categories and a new emphasis on evaluation and student performance make this bill both controversial and compelling
