"A+ Ideas, Programs and Practices" is a place where school districts can share, and learn about, successful programs and initiatives taking place in classrooms, school business offices and the community at large. A+ programs were in effect when selected, please contact local districts for more information.
January 22, 2018
The program seeks to further educate Cedar Grove students about the tragic events that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. Today’s high school students are too young to remember the … Continued
January 22, 2018
The Trenton Public Education Foundation and the Trenton School District are working together to connect business and industry, the community, higher education, philanthropy and the arts community. The partners are … Continued
January 22, 2018
The Washington Township 21st Century Skills Initiative began ten years ago with a single community volunteer in a classroom. It has grown into a communitywide initiative that reached 3,402 students … Continued
January 22, 2018
Maker events celebrate doing. Fusing art, science, education, and imagination, they bring together authors and environmentalists, builders and ‘bots, cooks and crafters, hackers and horticulturalists– people who engage in and … Continued
January 22, 2018
When members of the public attend a Berkeley Heights Board of Education meeting, it is clear how the board operates, who the board members are, and how members of the … Continued
January 22, 2018
Communication needs have increased and become more complex for public school districts. Districts have a duty to educate and inform residents, in order to foster public awareness and support for … Continued
January 22, 2018
Assessments and the use of test data are a component of the educational process. As part of Springfield’s InnovateNJ project, the school district established a program to involve parents in … Continued
February 15, 2016
Improving the well-being of families is the goal of this program in Maurice River Township. Through a partnership with the Family Strengthening Network, the program works to increase family engagement … Continued
February 15, 2016
The North Plainfield Forum brings together community leaders who represent businesses, civic organizations, police, the schools, social service entities and religious organizations, all for one purpose: To strengthen the North … Continued
February 15, 2016
Preschool providers from throughout the Somerville area are invited each spring to discuss best practices, share Kindergarten expectations and articulate ideas during the district’s “Kindergarten Summit.” The program benefits early … Continued