New Jersey Department of Education http://www.state.nj.us/education The New Jersey Department of Education's official Web site is the gateway to NJ information and services for parents, educators, students, and other residents. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:16:01 GMT Tue, 15 May 2012 21:16:00 GMT Department of Education Recognizes Ten Districts for Outstanding Second Language Programs http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0515esl.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 17:23:01 GMT New Jersey Students Continue to Outperform the National Average on 2011 NAEP Science Exam, But Substantial Achievement Gap Remains http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0510naep.htm Thu, 10 May 2012 17:14:35 GMT Christie Administration Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Week by Recognizing and Applauding the Contribution of New Jersey's Educators http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0507teach.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 16:59:52 GMT Christie Administration Releases District and School Graduation Rates, Reinforcing Need for New Graduation Requirements http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0501grad.htm Tue, 01 May 2012 17:08:01 GMT Governor Chris Christie Endorses Task Force Recommendations to Ensure New Jersey's Children Graduate Ready for College or a Career http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552012/approved/20120430a.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:33:44 GMT Christie Administration Continues Focus on Effective Educators with New Principal Evaluation Pilot Program http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0419ngo.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:35:57 GMT New Jersey Reading Disabilities Task Force to Hold Public Hearing Seeking Ideas, Experiences on Students Who Struggle with Reading http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0413rdtf.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:18:35 GMT Christie Administration Moves Forward to Turn Around Lowest-Performing Schools in the State, Provide Targeted Support for Improvement, and to Reward Successful Schools http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0411rac.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:49:23 GMT Request for Public Comment on Additional NCLB Waiver Opportunity http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0329nclb.htm Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:21:18 GMT Department of Education Announces $2.4 Million for Second Year of Teacher Evaluation Pilot Program in Preparation for Statewide Rollout in 2013-14 http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0328eval.htm Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:16:13 GMT State Board of Education Tours Passaic County Technical Institute Career and Technical Education Programs Highlighted http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0327cte.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:17:49 GMT Christie Administration Partners with Private Sector to Strengthen College and Career Readiness for Students in Urban Areas http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0322jag.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:30:56 GMT NJ Department of Education announces Camden Forum to Solicit Feedback on the Camden City School System http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0320for.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:50:46 GMT Number of Students and Districts Participating in the Christie Administration's Interdistrict Choice Program Increases for 2012-13 School Year http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0314choice.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:05:28 GMT Christie Administration Announces $14.5 Million Federal Grant to Support Ongoing Efforts to Expand High-Quality Charter Schools http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0313grant.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:04:52 GMT State Board of Education Adopts Changes to Streamline QSAC Monitoring and to Put Increased Focus on Student Achievement, Health and Safety, and Fiscal Accountability http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0307qsac.htm Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:57:55 GMT Christie Cabinet Members Reinforce Administration's Initiative to Support Early Literacy by Participating in Annual "Read Across America" Events http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0307raa.htm Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:20:02 GMT Department of Education Continues Aggressive Oversight of Charter Schools to Ensure Students are Getting Results http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0302result.htm Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:16:43 GMT Acting Commissioner Chris Cerf speaks to 500 Superintendents in Jackson http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0229speaks.htm Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:37:44 GMT Department of Education Partners with Rutgers University to Conduct External Evaluation of Excellent Educators for New Jersey (EE4NJ) Teacher Evaluation Pilot Program http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0228ee4nj.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:18:31 GMT Department of Education announces that 372 districts and charter schools have signed up to take part in the state's $38 million Race to the Top award http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0224rttt.htm Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:53:31 GMT Governor Christie Announces Highest Level of State K-12 District Aid in New Jersey History http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552012/approved/20120223a.html Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:54:22 GMT Department of Education Awards $1 Million to 12 Districts for Outstanding Performance with Students with Disabilities Also Announces First Ever $1 Million "Special Education Recognition Award" Competition Available to All Schools in 2012-13 School Year http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0217se.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:31:16 GMT New Jersey Leads the Way with Call for Statewide Accountability System to Turn Around Failing Schools http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552012/approved/20120209b.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:45:50 GMT Statement from Acting Commissioner Chris Cerf on the NJEA and the achievement gap http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0209gap.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:41:46 GMT 2010-11 NJ ASK AND HSPA Overall School Performance Assessments Show Slight Improvement http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0201test.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:24:52 GMT Department of Education Releases Guidance for the New Election Law http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0126ele.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:35:29 GMT Governor Chris Christie Designates Week of January 22, 2012 School Choice Week in New Jersey http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552012/approved/20120123d.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:05:56 GMT Christie Administration Continues to Expand School Options for Students Across the State with the Approval of 8 New Charter Schools http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0120chart.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:15:52 GMT