Presentations:

Reworking SFRA To Better Serve Students and Taxpayers

March 20, 2026, 10 am – 11 am

Presenter: Mark Weber, Ph.D. Dr. Weber is a Special Analyst for Education Policy at New Jersey Policy Perspective, a lecturer in education finance and law at Rutgers University, and a veteran public school teacher. His research on school finance, charter schools, teacher quality, and arts education has informed numerous policy briefs and peer-reviewed publications. His work offers clear, data-driven insights into how SFRA can be strengthened for both students and taxpayers.

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School Funding’s State/Local Share: How to Improve Predictability and Equity in the SFRA

March 27, 2026, 10 am – 11 am

Presenter: Danielle Farrie, Ph.D. Dr. Farrie is Research Director at Education Law Center and the lead author of the annual Making the Grade report. Her research on school finance and segregation has guided legislative testimony, state commissions, and school funding litigation across the country. She brings deep expertise on how state and local funding shares impact equity and long-term predictability.

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Youth Mental Health: Prevalence, Barriers to Care, and Opportunities for New Jersey

April 10, 2026, 10 am – 11 am

Presenter: Joshua Langberg, Ph.D. Dr. Langberg directs the Center for Youth Social Emotional Wellness and is a nationally recognized researcher with over 150 peer-reviewed publications and multiple federally funded projects. As editor-in-chief of Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, he brings unparalleled expertise on effective school-based mental health systems and early identification strategies.

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Tiered Systems of Support in New Jersey Schools for Mental Health Early Identification and Prevention: Research and Policy Implications

April 17, 2026, 10 am – 11 am

Presenter: Emily Graybill, Ph.D. Dr. Graybill is an Associate Professor of School Psychology at Rutgers University and a nationally certified school psychologist. Her work focuses on translating evidence-based mental health interventions into school and community settings. As a CDC Children’s Mental Health Champion, she offers a unique perspective on the drivers of youth mental health needs and opportunities for statewide improvement.

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