The Board of Jewish Education

What it reported doing in 2024

Jteach.org, previously known as the marshall center for innovation in jewish education and the frank g. Marshall jewish learning center (mjlc), underwent rebranding in fy21. The organization continues to lead the way in providing exemplary models of educational planning, best practices, and the development of innovative curricula and materials that further enrich the field of jewish education.the resources provided by the board of jewish education's jteach are available both nationally and worldwide. These cutting-edge multimedia jewish resources include over 600 original lessons and are accessed by over 105,000 educators and visitors from 133 countries and territories. With over 475,000 downloads of lessons and resources, students and families can forge personal connections to jewish thought and practice.the mission of jteach.org is to promote contemporary jewish living by using innovative pedagogy inspired by jewish wisdom spanning thousands of years.jteach provides high-quality, ready-to-use activities and lesson plans that can be easily accessed online. These original educational materials and professional development opportunities are available to jewish schools and families worldwide. Publishing online allows everyone to access all activities and professional development opportunities, including monthly webinars, a weekly newsletter, and guidance on the best resources.the two-prong approach provides teachers with the flexibility to choose the best methodology for their classrooms, as every educator and learner requires different techniques to meet their specific needs. Our goal is to provide educators with a comprehensive strategy to make jewish knowledge more meaningful, relevant, and engaging for students of all ages, from early childhood to adult learners. We offer a range of interactive activities and resources suitable for jewish day schools, congregational schools, camps, and youth groups, regardless of denomination.we cover a wide range of traditional topics, including shabbat and holidays, and we also help people connect jewish wisdom with everyday life through categories such as challenge and response, daily life, and sacred moments. Our family engagement program provides high-quality materials and activities for learners, supporting academics and social-emotional learning while fostering a positive jewish experience. Our success is based on research and best practices, and we provide support to schools, community centers, and homes.the second approach involves providing live professional development (pd) opportunities through jteach's professional learning communities (plcs). These plcs are available online, enabling us to reach educators across the country and around the world. We work collaboratively with educators to discover and implement best practices and teaching strategies that yield positive outcomes in their learning environmenta comprehensive upgrade, revision, and enhancement of jteach.org was launched in early fy22 to keep it up to date and unique. The materials are designed to be current and engaging for 21st-century learners, fostering open, relevant discussions of current events from a jewish perspective. Jteach activities and lessons emphasize collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and creativity. Additionally, visually appealing posters with corresponding curricula are available for classroom use.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 95.7%; rating input score 96
• Program expense ratio: 93.1%; rating input score 93
• Fundraising efficiency: $414.95 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 95; 95th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.3%; rating input score 93; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 71
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -2.1%; rating input score 30; 30th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.38; rating input score 18; 18th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.03; rating input score 57; 57th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 81; 81st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 0.6% per year; rating input score 100; 20th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 1.7% per year; rating input score 100; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -9% per year; rating input score 0; 4th percentile among comparable filings