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Congratulations to NJ's Lighthouse Districts!

Nine new Lighthouse Districts have been recognized by the NJDOE for their outstanding gains in student growth. These districts show how committed educators, families, and students can meet high expectations, truly lighting the way for other leaders by sharing strategies and interventions that help all students achieve.

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#GraduateReadyNJ

We know what it takes for all New Jersey students to graduate ready for a successful future, whether college or career.

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We are parents, educators, & business leaders

New Jersey students are among the country’s brightest, yet too many finish school unprepared. The New Jersey Student Learning Standards for college and career readiness keep New Jersey schools among the nation’s strongest. By providing resources, convening leaders, and building teacher and parent capacity, we pledge to ensure higher standards and smarter assessments lead to brighter futures for all students.

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What's the Graduation Effect on New Jersey?

The Alliance for Excellent Education's Graduation Effect work shows why a commitment to helping students graduate high school ready for success is not just a moral imperative - but an economic one, too. Check out the impact prepared graduates can have on the state of New Jersey.

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We Raise NJ Highlights Academic Gains and Lighthouse Districts, Calls for Continued Use of Multiple Measures to Support Student Learning

Read our statement on the most recent state assessment results.

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A Test We All Can Pass

Read our blog on coalition partner JerseyCAN's new report on our state assessment system and encouraging results.

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We Raise NJ Urges Murphy Administration to Pursue Legislative Fix for High School Graduation Requirement

Read our letter to Commissioner Repollet supporting the remedy embodied in Senate bill 3381 and Assembly bill 4957 to the December Appellate Court ruling.

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A Comparative Analysis of High School Graduation Requirements

WRNJ has released this overview of states' various assessment requirements for high school graduation.

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