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New Jersey, USA
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We value current and aspiring New Jersey educators! Watch Acting Commissioner Kevin Dehmer share his thoughts on New Jersey’s new teacher retention and recruitment campaign entitled “Teach. Inspire. New Jersey.” here: #TeachInspireNewJersey
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NJ’s public schools have ranked number 2 in the country based on performance, safety, instructor credentials & more! We are so grateful to the amazing educators, community stakeholders & everyone who works so hard to serve NJ’s 1.4 million students!
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The NJDOE Internal COVID19 Taskforce reviewing school preparedness plans to maintain food security for NJ students. 550 plans received. Thank you to our districts for ensuring continuity of instruction & food security. @NJGov @GovMurphy @LtGovOliver @NJSP @NJDeptofHealth @NJDA
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Given the continued threat of COVID-19 to our school communities & the resulting school closures, @GovMurphy has announced that NJ is cancelling all statewide student assessments for the spring 2020 testing window. Please click here for more information:
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New Jersey maintains the #1 ranking for educational performance according to @educationweek for the SECOND consecutive year🎉. Check out the article on Education Week➡️
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To all of New Jersey's amazing principals: thank you!. Your care and compassion as the leaders of your schools has inspired us every day. Thank you for your commitment to ensuring that the highest quality of education is reaching every student every day. #NationalPrincipalsDay
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Congratulations, @DrLRepollet, on becoming confirmed as the Commissioner of Education for the State of New Jersey! We look forward to bringing high quality of education to all of NJ’s students!
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📚@NewJerseyDOE, @NJTV, and @NJEA have partnered to create NJTV Learning Live!. 📝Starting April 6th, children in grades 3-6 will be able to tune in each weekday to lessons taught by New Jersey teachers. 👩🏫Learn more: #JerseyStrong #NJTVLearningLive
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It’s Special Education Week in New Jersey! . We are honoring the educators, school board members, and parents who serve our special education communities. Thank you for ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education!. #SpecialEducationWeekNJ
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The New Jersey Department of Education sends our wishes to @GovMurphy on his birthday! Your leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm merely scratch the surface on how remarkable it is to serve alongside you. Enjoy every bit of your day today, and each day that follows 🥳
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The New Jersey Department of Education celebrates all the magnificent educators on this #WorldTeachersDay 🌎 Thank you for guiding and growing the minds of tomorrow. We value and respect all that you do for our students to reach their highest potential ❤️📚⭐️
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"It's not so much what we have in this life that matters. It's what we do with what we have." - Fred Rogers . #MondayMotivation
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In addition to a proclamation signed by @GovMurphy, the NJ State Board of Education passed a ceremonial resolution designating March 26th as #SELDay. We will be celebrating SEL all month & want to know some of your favorite ways to reinforce SEL in & out of the classroom!
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It's #CollegeSigningDayNJ! . Here's a video message from @NewJerseyDOE Commissioner @DrLRepollet & @NJHigherEd Secretary @SecSmithEllis congratulating all of NJ's seniors on their accomplishments and future endeavors. #BetterMakeRoom for the #Classof2020!. @NJGov #DecisionDay
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May 13-19 is Special Education Week in New Jersey! Thank you to the educators who make it possible for children with disabilities to have access to a quality education every day!
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Introducing New Jersey's 2021-2022 County Teachers of the Year! Congratulations to these 21 outstanding educators on this special achievement!
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On World Suicide Prevention Day, and every day, please remember that there is hope. The NJ Hopeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need someone to talk to, don’t hesitate. Hope is only a phone call away: 1-855-654-6735. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Congratulations to @Msalvatore2012 on being named NJ's 2019 Superintendent of the Year! Thank you for always striving toward a high quality education for all students! To read more about Dr. Salvatore, click here: @NJASANews @LBpublicschools @NJGov
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“Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” .- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we honor the dynamic life and legacy of Dr. King, one of the world’s most significant individuals whose powerful words still inspire us today. #MLKDay
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Introducing the 2020-2021 County Teachers of the Year! 🥳Congratulations to these 21 outstanding educators🎉. @GovMurphy @FirstLadyNJ @KathyGoldenberg @NJSBA @NJEA @ETSInsights @NJCountyTeacher @msdickstein @PHILACTOY2021 @mllewilliams @MichaelJDunlea @amsantiago0825
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Welcome #BackToSchool! @DrLRepollet and the @NewJerseyDOE wish you a happy, healthy & safe school year. And don't forget to stay tuned for information on our #NewJerseySchoolSpirit competition!
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Conditions for learning involve the social and emotional & environmental factors that can impact educator capacity to teach & student capacity to learn, including standards for maintaining healthy & safe school conditions. For the complete report: @NJGov
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It’s #TeacherAppreciationDay! . Today’s the day to let your favorite teachers know what you love about them and send a big “thank you!” #ThankATeacherNJ
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#SpecialEducationWeek in New Jersey is May 10th - 16th!. Thank you to our school board members, educators, and parents for ensuring every special education student in NJ receives a high quality education.
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To custodial staff and team members everywhere, thank you. We cherish and appreciate your daily dedication to cultivating safe, healthy and functional working and learning environments. #NationalCustodianDay
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Giving a special shout-out to the 2019-2020 County Teachers of the Year whose year of recognition is coming to an end, but their commitment and service continue!.@GovMurphy @FirstLadyNJ @KathyGoldenberg @NJSBA @NJEA @ETSInsights @NJCountyTeacher @LKronemeyerNJ @PVtravelBug
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After 25 years, Newark Public Schools has returned to local control as a High Performing district! . Congratulations to the city of Newark!
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It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek!. At the @NewJerseyDOE, we know how important the role of teachers are in the lives of children everywhere. Thank you for your selfless service to providing students with a high quality education every day!. We appreciate you!!
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Happy #FirstDayOfSchool!. We hope all of New Jersey's educators, administrators, and students have a memorable first day & an amazing school year!
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Congratulations to Dr. Lamont Repollet who, with the support from the New Jersey State Board of Education today, is now the Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education which serves 1.4 million children. #njnewday @APSuperREP
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Congratulations to the 2019-2020 County Teachers of the Year! For more information about our newest cohort of County Teachers, click here: #TeachLikeMeNJ
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Angel Santiago, 5th grade teacher at Loring Flemming Elementary School in Gloucester Township School District is New Jersey’s State Teacher of the Year 🎉 Visit to learn more about this outstanding educator. Congratulations on this milestone Angel🥳
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October marks #NationalPrincipalsMonth 🎉 The New Jersey Department of Education would like to acknowledge, thank and celebrate all of our amazing school principals throughout the entire state! #ThankAPrincipal
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Congratulations @DrLRepollet on being sworn in as Commissioner of New Jersey’s Department of Education!
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Woohoo! Today’s the day! Welcome to the @NewJerseyDOE #EquityForAll Statewide Conference! We are so excited to share today’s activities, workshops, panels and more with you. Follow along with our hashtags and our livestream later this morning! #NJDOEquity19
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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! This week, we’re celebrating educators and their incredible commitment to NJ’s students. Let’s show these inspiring leaders how grateful we are! If you could #ThankATeacher, past or present, who would it be and why? #ThankATeacherNJ
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"Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero." - Fred Rogers. Thank you to all of New Jersey's educators! You're our heroes.
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Attention all parents! We want to hear from you. We have created a survey that seeks your feedback about remote learning. Please complete this anonymous, voluntary survey by June 8th to have your voice heard!. English: Spanish:
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Thank you, New Jersey!. Together, we have helped shape our state's future. Your participation in the #NJCensus2020 has ensured that education funding and more is and will continue to be a priority for New Jersey's residents!. @NJGov @NJStateDept @SecretaryWay
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Beginning today, New Jerseyans can use the new, 3-digit number 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Anyone experiencing a mental health-related or suicidal crisis, or those looking to help a loved one through a crisis can call, text, or chat by dialing 988 📲💚
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It's #TeacherAppreciationDay!. During these uncertain times, our educators have risen to meet every challenge. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to New Jersey's students!. How are you showing appreciation for the teachers in your life today? #ThankATeacherNJ
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"If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving." . The New Jersey Department of Education remembers the lasting impact of Dr. King's words on this #MLKDay. How are you celebrating the spirit of MLK today?
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NJDOE is hosting a bulletin board decorating contest! The winner will be randomly chosen & will receive a classroom visit from @DrLRepollet! To enter, post a photo of your creative bulletin board to Twitter & use the hashtag #NJDOEbulletin. All participants must enter by 9/14/18.
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On behalf of the New Jersey Department of Education, we’d like to celebrate, recognize, and thank our 2020-2021 County Teachers of the Year. Your commitment and service have been monumental. We salute and cherish your dedication and resilience throughout the last year!
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We are so proud of Kaleigh Brendle, a blind AP student from NJ, who has advocated for all blind & deafblind students to receive the accommodations that will allow them to access their AP exams using braille & tactile graphics. Click here to read more:
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This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we are celebrating our heroes. Thank you, teachers!. We want to know which educators in your life are your superheroes. Tag us in your posts celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week!. #ThankATeacherNJ
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The NJDOE is pleased to introduce the launch of the Virtual Toolkit: A comprehensive set of resources for students, parents, teachers and school communities. Our goal is to assist in adjusting to online instruction! Let’s do this New Jersey! Visit us at: ➡️
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Today, @DrLRepollet gave opening remarks at @LBpublicschools' staff convocation with @Msalvatore2012!
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Today kicks off #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek! . New Jersey assistant principals, thank you for making a difference! . Who's your favorite assistant principal?. #APWeek21
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Happy #SchoolLibrarianDay! . We are so grateful for the information and imagination that school librarians unlock in New Jersey's students every day. Thank you for your dedication to spreading the joy of learning new things!
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The NJDOE is proud to announce and honor the 21 County Teachers of the year! Congratulations to all of the recipients!
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April is #AutismAcceptanceMonth and today is #WorldAutismDay! Creating a more inclusive world is something we can achieve together.
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Congratulations to Michael Salvatore @Msalvatore2012 Monmouth County Superintendent of the Year!.
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October 7-13 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. #EndStigma by reminding your loved ones that it's okay to not always be okay. @NJGov
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Language is a magnificent tool that can be used to unify, inform, and enrich all. As we highlight #BilingualChildMonth, let us always celebrate our children’s capabilities to convey and comprehend a variety of messages from all backgrounds, heritages and walks of life🎉
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Today, @GovMurphy announced the expansion of New Jersey’s universal Pre-K initiative. “This strategic plan will guide us on how to effectively expand Pre-K statewide and provide education for upwards of 90,000 additional children.” -Acting Commissioner @DrAllenMcMillan
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New Jersey has ranked Number 1 in Education Week Research Center's Quality Counts 2019 report card! What a great way to start the school year! Congrats to our educators, students & stakeholders! @NJGov @GovMurphy @LtGovOliver @DrLRepollet .For more info:
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As the current Acting Commissioner for the NJDOE & a proud product of a NJ public school education, @DrAllenMcMillan has committed her entire career to providing New Jersey’s students with equal access to high-quality instruction and inspiration in and out of the classroom.
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"Sitting before you today, I’m honored & humbled. I’m a man whose life was saved by education, so being considered for the top educational position in the state, being given the opportunity to advance @GovMurphy's vision for education in NJ is incredibly satisfying." Dr. Repollet.
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Congratulations to our 2020-2021 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year Finalists! Next week on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, one of these outstanding educators will be named the next State Teacher of the Year! Stay tuned for the big reveal🥳
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May 12-18 is #SpecialEducationWeek in New Jersey! . We are so proud to celebrate the educators who use their creativity & dedication to create healthy learning environments & incredible opportunities for students with disabilities. Thank you! #PaintingaBrighterFuture
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Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay!. Thank you to all Administrative Professionals who work endlessly to provide a cohesive and collaborative working environment!
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On the last day of 2018, the NJDOE would like to express how grateful we are to every employee, parent, educator, community member and student who helped to make this year so fulfilling - thank you! We are so excited for 2019!
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As the 18th president of Kean University and former Commissioner of Education for New Jersey, @DrLRepollet has spent his entire career working tirelessly to ensure that all students in NJ have access to a world class education! #BlackHistoryMonth
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Happy #PrincipalsAppreciationDay! . Thank you to all principals who help guide and lead our students every single day. We appreciate you!
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Congratulations to all of New Jersey's 2019 graduates! We are so proud of you!
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#TuesdayThoughts On what would have been his 90th birthday, we honor #DrMartinLutherKingJr & his contributions to society. "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively & to think critically. Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education."
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The @NewJerseyDOE is continuing to work with stakeholders, districts, and school communities to address questions and concerns and to provide updates regarding COVID-19. @NJDeptofHealth
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Congratulations to the 139 schools from 44 districts across NJ on becoming Future Ready Certified at the 2018 award ceremony at #NJSBAWorkshop2018! #FutureReadyNJ #DOEatNJSBA18 @NJGov @FRSNewJersey
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Snow days are a perfect opportunity to dive into a new book! What are you reading today? #snowdayNJ
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#HappyDiwali! We hope that everyone celebrating in New Jersey and across the globe has a joyous Festival of Lights!
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"Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back the right one." – Neil Gaiman. We are so grateful to New Jersey’s school librarians and the knowledge they hold. Thank you! #SchoolLibrarianDay
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It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Thank you to the teachers that use their creativity, knowledge and skills to educate our students. Join NJDOE as we #ThankaTeacher throughout the week. Tag @NewJerseyDOE in your posts!.
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Happy #WorldTeachersDay! . Thank you for your commitment to student health, equity, and success! #EquityInAction
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The @NJDeptofHealth invites all students aged 13 to 19 to attend a Virtual Youth Town Hall event focused on Equity, Social Justice, and Racism. On July 22 from 11am - 1pm, the event will feature a youth panel, breakout sessions, and more! Sign up here:
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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Approximately 1 in 5 people experience mental illness in a given year. Stop the silence. Stop the stigma. If you or someone you know if having a mental health crisis, hope is only a phone call away. NJHopeline: 855-654-6735
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"Congratulations to all the graduates of the class of 2018! Remember that adversity is a teaching moment for us all. By overcoming adversity, our inner strength shines allowing us to reach even greater heights. Continue to lead the way!"- @DrLRepollet
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Congratulations to New Jersey’s Superintendent of the year, @Msalvatore2012! @LBpublicschools @DrLRepollet
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Commissioner @DrLRepollet & Assistant Commissioners @ARHasanEdS & @lindapeno1 joined @njspotlight’s John Mooney for a virtual round table addressing challenges facing NJ’s school communities due to COVID19.
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Today, @DrLRepollet led a superintendent roundtable to facilitate a discussion regarding updates to the COVID-19 guidelines for child care providers and K-12 schools
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The New Jersey Department of Education would like to wish all students, educators, administrators, faculty, staff, and families a safe and fantastic first week of school! #BackToSchoolNJ
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Today, we have announced the launch of a 5 year initiative in which @RowanUniversity & @SONewJersey will expand a program where students with and without disabilities play sports together as peers, teammates, and classmates. Learn more here:
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This morning, @DrLRepollet enjoyed stopping by his first ever @EdcampNJ at New Brunswick High School @nbpschools! He was excited to meet with various educators & shared NJDOE 2.0’s vision & goals. #EdCampNJ
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On what would have been her 106th birthday, we honor Rosa Parks and her unyielding courage: "You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right." #BlackHistoryMonth #CelebrateBlackHistory
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Today is National #ASLDay! . You can celebrate American Sign Language Day in so many ways. You could learn how to spell your name using the ASL alphabet or even learn a song in ASL! Tag @NewJerseyDOE in your ASL Day activities
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Congratulations, @DrLRepollet! Thank you for your transformational leadership and improving equitable access to high quality education for New Jersey's 1.4 million students. Best of luck as you transition to @KeanUniversity's 18th President!
Grateful to @DrLRepollet for his leadership of @NewJerseyDOE, where he oversaw the expansion of pre-K and statewide testing changes, while pursuing equity for ALL our students. I wish Lamont the best in his new role as @KeanUniversity President.
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Have you seen this amazing show of gratitude by and for students & staff at Bordentown Regional High School in partnership with Bordentown Township Police Department? . We are so proud of the innovative ways NJ school communities have stayed connected!.
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