"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.
February 12, 2016
District officials and community donors celebrate PiscatawayREADS. The magic of reading is rooted in the bond that’s created between the reader and the story. But for that adventure to begin, … Continued
February 12, 2016
For struggling school students at Manchester Township High School, help and support come from a nearby source: Namely, other students. Students entering ninth grade who failed multiple academic classes in … Continued
February 12, 2016
Third- and fourth-graders in Barnegat Township are learning about science, technology, engineering and math – STEM – with something most children are very familiar with: LEGO blocks. But while LEGOs … Continued
February 12, 2016
The Launch Program is part of the Eastampton School District’s K-8 STEM program, known as Project Lead the Way. The program’s name is based on the goal of “launching” the … Continued
February 12, 2016
The preamble to the South Brunswick school district’s mission statement begins as follows: “South Brunswick Schools will prepare students to be life-long learners.” This idea – that learning is ongoing, … Continued
February 12, 2016
In the New Brunswick School District, many parents have dreams for their children, but not the economic ability to provide the “extras” that often make these dreams reachable. Many students … Continued
February 12, 2016
This diverse one-school district has become a dynamically interconnected community hub, where student achievement, staff participation, and parent involvement combine to result in the ultimate success of all students. Presented … Continued
February 12, 2016
New Jersey is one of 35 states that received federal Race to the Top grant money for early learning. A movement toward high-quality early education is beginning to gain the … Continued
February 12, 2016
At Harrington Middle School, learning takes place under the sea. Students there are using ocean exploration to learn about science, technology, engineering and math, and get a taste of what … Continued
February 12, 2016
Students and members of the Hanover Park community learn about caring, tolerance and respect through a “gallery walk,” the service learning portion of the high schools’ semester-long Genocide Studies course. … Continued