A+ Ideas, Programs, and Practices

Through the process of collaboration, the North Brunswick Township Board of Education and the North Brunswick Township Education Association created a collective bargaining agreement that allowed the district to save nearly $3 million in health care premiums. The district was able to reduce health care contributions for their employees, give raises that exceeded state and … Continued

In the summer of 2015, a large group of teachers, administrators and a board member participated in team-building activities, in development of a mission statement and other documents, and in the establishment of district-wide committees as the first formal collaborative effort. In the subsequent three years, with support from the Rutgers University School of Labor … Continued

The program seeks to further educate Cedar Grove students about the tragic events that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. Today’s high school students are too young to remember the events of 9/11, so it is important to educate students about the sacrifice others have made for their freedom. Cedar Grove Waves is a memorial … Continued

The Fair Lawn Board of Education and the Fair Lawn Town Council have saved both entities time and money through collaborative efforts such ordering and purchasing equipment collectively and sharing services. Representatives of the school district and the borough have insight on the history of how the collaboration began, and can share specific examples of … Continued

The Trenton Public Education Foundation and the Trenton School District are working together to connect business and industry, the community, higher education, philanthropy and the arts community. The partners are supporting STEM, and Arts Education through the development of a strategic arts plan for all district students. Information Contact: Ellen Mushinski, executive director,Trenton Public Education … Continued

The Washington Township 21st Century Skills Initiative began ten years ago with a single community volunteer in a classroom. It has grown into a communitywide initiative that reached 3,402 students in every elementary and middle school in the district in 2016-2017, providing instruction in financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship at no cost to the … Continued

Eastern Learning Academy (ELA) is an off-site program, designed for students struggling with depression and anxiety, that is part of the Eastern Camden County Regional School District. The program serves 20 to 22 students, who benefit from a small group and independent study learning structure. Students have full access to Eastern Regional High School sports, … Continued

In 2012, a small group of curriculum directors in Monmouth County came together to collaborate on areas pertaining specifically to curriculum, instruction and professional development. To date, and in the continuing true spirit of professional collaboration, the Monmouth County Curriculum Consortium, or MC3, has delivered professional development for educators from numerous county districts. MC3 has … Continued

Students in Hunterdon Central’s Life Skills class learn a variety of skills by hosting a monthly luncheon for senior citizens. The students, who range in age from 18-21, begin planning early for the Saturday luncheon, held at a local church. Students choose dishes to prepare, find recipes and create shopping lists, and call the local … Continued

Maker events celebrate doing. Fusing art, science, education, and imagination, they bring together authors and environmentalists, builders and ‘bots, cooks and crafters, hackers and horticulturalists– people who engage in and solve the world’s problems through creativity and collaboration. When the Toms River Regional Schools superintendent and board approved the creation of the first Jersey Shore … Continued