Education
Department Launches Initiative to Address School Violence and Disruption Summary descriptions of major Department of Education initiatives
designed to support schools in the prevention of problem student behaviors
and the maintenance of safe and drug-free school environments that
support academic achievement. Contact Person: Gary Vermeire, 609-292-5935.
New Jersey Character Education Partnership
Initiative
The purpose of this initiative is to assist public school educators to adopt
validated character education programs that will meet the developmental needs
of students throughout New Jersey by promoting pro-social student behaviors and
creating a caring, disciplined school climate conducive to learning.
Contact Erika Kelley 2-5935.
