Senate Leaders Look at What’s Needed to Get Back to School

As districts await guidance from the NJDOE and NJ Department of Health, New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney and Senate Education Committee Chair Senator Teresa Ruiz speak with Dr. Richard Bozza, Executive Director of the New Jersey Association of Administrators (NJASA) about getting back to school. Ruiz who is Senate President Pro Tempore and directing the New Jersey Education Recovery Task Force, and Sweeney, weighed in on four key topics: (1) the immediate need for guidance (2) recommendations for districts to establish flat line budgets (3) how schools could safely and realistically reopen and (4) how schools are the community center for academics and mental health.

Challenges of New Jersey’s Rural School Districts

Pandemic challenges loom larger in a rural district like North Warren Regional School District, which stretches 110 square miles along the Appalachian Trail. In NJASA’s twelfth video podcast, Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza talks with Superintendent and Chief Education Officer Sarah Bilotti who shares the creative solutions the district has employed to offset financial challenges of Senate Bill 2, including replacing lights with LEDs for an equivalent savings to a teaching position. Ms. Bilotti proudly speaks of her district’s nationally award-winning marching band, color guard and successful music program, and the virtual ways they are honoring their graduates and student achievement award winners. Visit njasa.net to join us in exploring best practices together.

Pandemic Amplifies Challenges in North Brunswick Twp.

NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza talks with NJASA Past President Dr. Brian Zychowski, Chief Education Officer, North Brunswick Twp. Schools, about new leadership skillsets inspiring creative solutions to address the district’s pandemic challenges.

Senator Teresa Ruiz Discusses Challenges of Reopening NJ’s Public Schools with NJASA

Senator Teresa Ruiz Discusses Challenges of Reopening NJ’s Public Schools with NJASA Masks in the classroom, staggered schedules and distance learning are among the options being considered by the Senate Education Recovery Task Force, a panel of educators and public officials who will help provide guidance and insight on topics surrounding the reopening of New Jersey’s public schools. Led by Senator Teresa Ruiz, the task force will hear from experts on the digital divide, mitigating learning loss, offering resources to improve at-home special education, social-emotional learning, mental health and more. Equity remains an important focus to ensure all students have access to a quality education. In this podcast, NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza, also a task force member, talks with Senator Ruiz about meeting the challenges as districts prepare for the fall.

Team of Technical Wizards Helps New Jersey Public School District Thrive

NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza talks with NJASA Monmouth County Executive Committee Representative Dr. Michael Salvatore, Chief Education Officer, Long Branch Public Schools.

NJ Public School Superintendent Puts Past Crisis Skills to Work During Pandemic

NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza talks with NJASA Somerset County Executive Committee Representative Dr. Daniel Gallagher, Chief Education Officer, Bound Brook.

As School Buildings Remain Closed, Learning Continues in NJ

NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza talks with Assistant Commissioner of Field Services for the New Jersey Department of Education AbdulSaleem Hasan about the challenges and successes, including examples other districts can follow.

Wildwood NJ Schools Show Warrior Spirit During Pandemic

NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza talks with Kummings about the challenges and successes, including examples other districts can follow.

Staying Connected in a Union County School District

In this podcast, NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza talks with Elizabeth Chief Education Officer Olga Hugelmeyer about the challenges and successes, including examples other districts can follow.

Future-Ready Students Excel at Distance Learning in Morris County, NJ

NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza discusses with New Jersey 2020 Superintendent of the Year Mackey Pendergrast, Chief Education Officer, Morris School District, the district’s new distance learning program.

Closing the Education Gap in Camden, New Jersey During the COVID-19 Pandemic

NJASA Exec. Dir. Dr. Richard Bozza discusses with State District Supt. Katrina T. McCombs, Camden City, how Camden continues to be the bright light for families. Without access to computers or the Internet, it seemed impossible to initiate a robust K-12 distance learning program but Camden City School District did exactly that.

New Jersey’s Public Schools Reinvented Educational Instruction Almost Overnight

NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza talks with NJASA President Dr. Scott Rocco, Chief Education Officer, Hamilton Township (Mercer County), and NJASA President-Elect Dr. Margaret Dolan, Chief Education Officer, Westfield. They explore how school superintendents are inspiring, motivating and providing resources for swift frontline adaptation in the best interest of the students. Visit njasa.net to join us as we explore and share best practices together.

NJASA Leadership for Extraordinary Times

March 27, 2020 NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza tells us,"School is in session and it doesn’t look like anything we’ve seen before." NJASA introduces a new weekly video podcast series where school leaders will share their insight and experiences to help us all find inspiration.

Join NJASA at the New Jersey Women’s Leadership Conference 2020

NJASA is advancing the role of women leaders in education. Join us for the 5th annual New Jersey Women’s Leadership Conference, March 26-27, 2020 at The Palace at Somerset Park.

NJASA's Techspo Conference Celebrates 25 Years of Tech in Education

Take a 90 second tour of NJASA's Techspo conference over 25 years. See what you recognize in tech and tunes.

Join NJASA for the 25th TECHSPO® ’20 in Atlantic City

Wondering what to expect at NJASA's TECHSPO® ’20, New Jersey’s Premier Educational Technology Training and Exhibition Conference for School Leaders and Educators in Atlantic City on January 30-31, 2020. This year marks the 25th anniversary. Dr. Robert R. Zywicki, chief education officer, Mount Olive Township give you a preview.

NJASA Equity Conference Preview for NJ school Leaders

An Insider’s Look at Issues Affecting New Jersey’s Public Schools – Fall 2019

From high school graduation requirements, assessments, consolidation and more, NJASA shares a high-level overview of the issues to watch in the 2019-2020 school year. For more information on these issues and others, visit www.njasa.net.

NJASA Names Dr. Scott McCartney 2019 NJASA Distinguished Service Award Winner

Dr. Scott McCartney, Chief Education Officer for Moorestown Township Public Schools, is the 2019 NJASA Distinguished Service Award winner. Dr. McCartney was selected by a committee of NJASA Past Presidents. Find out why in this video revealed at the 2019 Spring Leadership Conference.

2019 New Jersey Superintendent of the Year Dr. Michael Salvatore

Dr. Richard Bozza reveals why Dr. Michael Salvatore of Long Branch, N.J. Public Schools was chosen the 2019 New Jersey Superintendent of the Year, selected by a committee of NJASA Past Presidents.

NJASA Announces 2019 Region III Superintendent Dr. Carol Birnbohm

Dr. Richard Bozza reveals why Dr. Carol Birnbohm of Lenape Regional High School District was chosen the 2019 Region III Superintendent of the Year, selected by a committee of NJASA Past Presidents.

NJASA Announces 2019 Region I Superintendent of the Year Dr. Michael LaSusa

Dr. Richard Bozza reveals why Dr. Michael LaSusa of School District of the Chathams was chosen the 2019 Region I Superintendent of the Year, selected by a committee of NJASA Past Presidents.

Don't Miss NJASA NJPSA Spring Leadership Conference 2019

New Jersey school leaders mark your calendars! The Spring Leadership Conference is May 15th to 17th in Atlantic City, NJ.