NJACTE is pleased to have supported the removal of the basic skills (Praxis Core) requirement for many individuals who wish to become teachers in New Jersey and serve our state’s school children, which took effect on January 1, 2025. Not only is there no evidence linking performance on this assessment with teacher performance or student learning, […]
Since 1985, the educator preparation programs within New Jersey’s teacher training institutions have been invited to submit the dossiers of their three most outstanding teacher candidates into competition for this award. This annual award publicly recognizes the year’s top clinical interns with special recognition given to the top sixteen graduates awarded with distinction. This year […]
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 […]