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2026 Press Releases for the New Jersey Department of Education

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• 05/07/26 — School Performance Data Shows Gains in Key Metrics of College and Career Readiness
• 05/06/26 — New Jersey Department of Education Recognizes Five School Districts for Outstanding Second Language Programs
• 05/06/26 — El Departamento de Educación del Estado reconoce a cinco distritos escolares por sus programas en la enseñanza de un segundo idioma
• 04/30/26 — ICYMI: New Jersey's Preschool Strategy Delivers Results; State Stays Committed to High-Quality Early Learning
• 04/06/26 — New Jersey Department of Education Announces Availability of $3.95 Million in Grant Funding to Improve Student Literacy 
• 03/12/26 — Sherrill Administration's Budget Plan Includes Record $12.4 Billion Investment in K-12 Education
• 03/03/26 — Advisory: Proposed Amendments at N.J.A.C. 6A:9B, State Board of Examiners and Certification 
• 02/05/26 — Dr. Lily Laux Assumes Leadership of New Jersey Department of Education
• 01/15/26 — New Jersey Department of Education Releases Updated Guidance on Bell-to-Bell Policies to Prohibit Student Use of Cell Phones in Schools
• 01/14/26 — New Jersey Department of Education Initiates State Takeover of Lakewood Township School District
• 01/13/26 — Advisory: Proposed Amendments at N.J.A.C. 6A:9B, State Board of Examiners and Certification
• 01/07/26 — New Jersey Department of Education Announces State Superintendent of Camden City School District