ACNJ and its partner, the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) have been criss-crossing the state working to prepare school districts, Head Start and child care providers to expand preschool in more New Jersey communities.
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BLOG: Let’s focus on the kids at both ends of the juvenile justice system
New Jersey has taken steps towards juvenile justice reform that gained us national recognition. However, more work needs to be done before we can truly have a therapeutic, supportive and equitable juvenile justice system.
BLOG: Turning Chronic Absenteeism in to Chronic Attendance by Creating a Welcoming Climate and Culture in Schools
Rutgers Profesor, Maurice Elias, shares solutions to improve school attendance.
BLOG: New Jersey is Making Strides in Keeping Children Living in Foster Care Connected to Families
New Jersey has 94 percent of children living in foster care placed with families rather than in residential settings.
ACNJ board member Reggie Lewis to help implement state’s new higher education plan
Executive Director of the Newark City of Learning Collaborative (NCLC) and ACNJ board member Reggie Lewis was named co-chair of the working group on Student Success to help the state implement its new higher education plan.