The Little Silver Board of Education Advocacy Project

Our Mission

As parents, Little Silver residents, and current Board of Education Members, we have a dedication to and vested interest in the success of our schools and our students.  Many issues affecting our school district will be discussed by our elected local and state legislators, and we make every effort to maintain a current understanding of those topics.  Notably,  among those topics is reform of the school funding formula.  Our district, as well as others, have faced the challenges of state and federal school funding shortages, as well as the rising costs of services required by our students.   We know you have the same dedication to our schools as we do, so we are inviting you to join in our efforts to join the conversation about issues that matter to Little Silver.  Every student should have the resources they need to achieve.  The information on this site will be updated regularly, on an as-needed basis. 


 Current Issues that Need Our Attention:

Legislative Update from NJSBA's Workshop 2023

Board members Maria Wood and Alicia Aninowsky attended the New Jersey School Board Association Workshop 2023's Legislative Update Session this past October.   On the panel were Senator Declan O'Scanlon, Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, and Assemblyman Erik K. Simonson.  Click here to read about the latest topics being discussed at the state level impacting education!

Federal Funding of IDEA

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provides funding for special education budgets.  But, it has been federally underfunded since it began.  Click on the picture to read more about this.  


Transportation Crisis

Transportation costs have skyrocketed nation wide due to a shortage of bus drivers.  Click on the image to learn more about this and see what you can do to help.  


Teacher Shortage:  UPDATE! (May, 2024)

There is a national teacher shortage, but NJ in particular is facing a shortage of teachers across the board including LA, world languages, math and science.  Click on the image for a collection of some articles discussing the situation but also on the most current legislative update you can help support!

 

Questions?  Please reach out to us!