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8th Annual New Jersey Convening to Diversify the Teacher Workforce Expands the Conversation on Neurodiversity in Education

The New Jersey Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NJACTE), in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Education, successfully hosted the 8th Annual New Jersey Convening to Diversify the Teacher Workforce this past fall. Over the course of three weeks, the convening brought together educators, policymakers, researchers, and advocates from across the state to explore […]

When Educator Preparation Is Collaborative, Outcomes Change

[This month’s blog comes to us from 240 Tutoring, a sponsor of our 2026 Day of Assessment Conference.] The most successful educator preparation programs don’t work in isolation. They build ecosystems where expectations are clear, support around certification test prep is structured, and accountability is shared. When preparation is collaborative, outcomes change. Confidence grows. Pass […]

When the World Feels Unsafe: What Teacher Preparation Must Prioritize Now

Each year, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) offers the Governor’s Educator of the Year program to honor the hardworking teachers and educational services professionals for their dedication to students, and to the profession. In turn, NJACTE welcomes the distinguished teacher chosen to speak at a monthly membership meeting and invites them to share their […]