New Jersey

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"The primary mission of the Department of Education is to create the opportunity for all learners in all districts to demonstrate high levels of achievement through attainment of the Core Curriculum Content Standards. The department will be a catalyst for improvement in districts whose pupils are not achieving the Core Curriculum Content Standards and will work with these districts to achieve educational improvements. For districts whose pupils are achieving the Core Curriculum Content Standards, the department will foster a system of education which facilitates continued success through flexibility, innovation and competition. The department will ensure accountability for public dollars by motivating schools to provide high quality and cost efficient programs. The department will assist school districts in providing a safe and drug-free learning environment in all schools. Department staff will demonstrate professional conduct which reflects high integrity and respect for the diversity of all people, and the department will model this conduct with all local school employees." New Jersey Department of Education Mission Statement Center Work in New Jersey State Education Indicators State Context Student Demographics School and Teacher Demographics State Standards and Assessments News and Highlights from New Jersey New Jersey Department of Education