NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 18 | February 26, 2025 | |
Governor Murphy Delivers FY 2026 Budget Address | |
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- Leaving New Jersey Stronger, Fairer, and More Prepared for the Future
- Budget Proposes Record-High Property Tax Relief and School Funding
- Maintains Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility with $7.2 Billion Full Pension Payment and $6.3 Billion Surplus
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Address
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
For more information on the Governor’s proposed FY2026 budget, please see the Budget in Brief online.
An additional one-page policy paper on the central commitments outlined in this budget proposal can be found online here.
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Beyond the Headlines:
Unpacking the Complexities
of the Governor's FY26 Education Budget
by: NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza
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Governor Murphy’s proposed $22 billion education budget may sound impressive, but a closer look reveals both progress and persistent challenges. While funding increases are always welcome, the reality is more nuanced—decades of underfunding left deep scars, and many districts are still struggling to restore essential programs and opportunities. Read More | |
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In Case You Missed It!
The NJASA Nominating Committee Announces the
2025-2026 Slate of Officers
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PRESIDENT: Dr. Rick Falkenstein, Superintendent, Kingwood Township (Hunterdon Co.)
PRES-ELECT: Dr. David Aderhold, Superintendent, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional
(Mercer Co.)
SECRETARY: Dr. Sarah Bilotti, Superintendent, Pascack Valley Regional High School (Bergen Co.)
TREASURER: J. Kenyon Kummings, Wildwood Public Schools (Cape May Co.)
IMMEDIATE PAST-PRES: Nelyda Perez, Superintendent, Matawan-Aberdeen Regional
(Monmouth Co.) Read More
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NJASA Accepting Nominations for: | | |
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NJASA Distinguished Service Award
It is time once again to select individuals for the NJASA Distinguished Service Award. This award will be presented during the NJASA/NJAPSA Spring Leadership Conference Opening General Session on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Click here for the guidelines and materials for use in the Distinguished Service Award selection process. Nominations will be accepted until March 10, 2025.
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2025 New Jersey Special Education Administrator of the Year
This award will recognize a Special Education Administrator who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in providing services to students with disabilities and whose work reflects the highest professional and ethical standards. The award is co-sponsored by the New Jersey Association of School Administrators, the New Jersey Association of Pupil Services Administrators, & Frontline Education.
Nominations will be accepted until March 21, 2025.
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Introducing NJASA and NJPSA/FEA
Women's Leadership Conference Keynote Speakers
The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset, NJ
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Monday, April 7, Keynote Speakers: | |
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Morning Keynote Speaker
Crista Samaras
Brave Your Fear
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Lunch Keynote Speaker
Liza Suarez
Opening Doors for the Next Generation for Women in Leadership
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End of Day Keynote Speaker
Patty McGee
Holding Difficult Conversations with Those We Lead and Those Who Lead Us
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Tuesday, April 8, Keynote Speakers: | |
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Morning Keynote Speaker
Dr. Adrienne Hill
Underestimating the Class Clown: The Hidden Power of Arts Integration, SEL and Humor in Education
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Lunch Keynote Speaker
Amy Kennedy
Fireside Chat with Amy Kennedy
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Grant Opportunities Designed to Support STEM | | |
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The New Jersey STEM Pathways Network (NJSPN), a strategic public-private alliance that aims to attract, cultivate, and retain a 21st century workforce in New Jersey, currently has two impactful grant opportunities. | | |
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Innovation Fund
This grant invites proposals from current New Jersey STEM Learning Ecosystems or new applicants.
It seeks to create hands-on STEM opportunities for students and teachers, connecting them to the everyday work of scientists, engineers, high-tech professionals, and researchers across New Jersey. Successful applicants will receive up to $20,000 to implement their projects. View the RFP
Emerging & Existing Ecosystems Grant
This grant supports both newly forming and existing New Jersey STEM Learning Ecosystems. It aims to increase access to STEM programming for students and enhance the capacity and impact of ecosystems statewide. Grant awards for 2025 will range from $10,000 to $50,000 for high-quality proposals. View the RFP
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NJASA Professional Development Programs
Will Enhance Your Knowledge
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Nepotism and Social Media Pitfalls
Tuesday, March 4, 9:15-11:00 am
Agenda
- Differences Between Definitions in the School Ethics Act and Nepotism
- Exploration of Participation and Conflicts
- Use of Social Media in Connection with Elections
- Improper Release of District Information Through Social Media Channels
REGISTER NOW
ACTIVE NJASA MEMBERS CAN ATTEND AT NO COST.
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End of School Year Human Resource Issues
Friday, March 14, 9:30-11:30 am
Agenda
- Non-Renewal of Staff–Making the Tough Decisions
- Anticipating Staffing Needs for the Subsequent Year
- Contractual Entitlements upon Exiting the District
- Withholding Increments and Managing Employment Decisions for Non-Certificated Staff within the framework of Chapter 66
REGISTER NOW
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CoSN 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation Report | |
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CoSN recently released the 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation Report. The Driving K-12 Innovation Series is the process by which CoSN shares high quality global trend reports regarding the use of emerging technologies to transform K-12 teaching and learning. | | | |
CoSN’s annual Driving K-12 Innovation Report is produced through the collaborative work of a global advisory board made up of K-12 education leaders, practitioners, changemakers and industry partners. The annual report begins with a look at some of the current challenges, “Hurdles,” school districts encounter when leading technology innovation. From there, the report focuses on the “Accelerators” to support and drive progress. The final focus of the report is an overview of current “Tech Enablers” which can assist school systems in accomplishing their innovation goals. To preview the specific topics which fell into each of the three main categories this year as well as access the link to download the full 2025 report, please go to https://www.cosn.org/k12innovation/ | |
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