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2000 N.J.D.O.E. News
- January 5, 2000 — State Board of Education Approves Higher Standards for Teachers; Reciprocity for out-of-state Administrators
- January 5, 2000 — Commissioner of Education Presents Revised Standards and Assessment Code Proposal to State Board of Education
- January 5, 2000 — Whitman Announces 14 New Charter Schools
- January 21, 2000 — Department of Education Provides Sample ESPA and GEPA Tests to the Public
- January 26, 2000 — Changes in State Aid Formula Mean More Money for More School Districts
- February 2, 2000 — Anne Dillman Sworn-in to Fifth Term on State Board of Education
- February 2, 2000 — State Board of Education Names Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Department of Education in Review of Newark School District Finances
- February 3, 2000 — Governor, Commissioner Commend Technology Company for Contributing Equipment and Services to Schools
- February 3, 2000 — Advisory - Commissioner Hespe to Visit Choice School in Kenilworth
- February 7, 2000 — Student Applications Received for the 10 Pilot Interdistrict Public School Choice Districts
- February 9, 2000 — Task Force to Host Focus Groups On Draft Early Childhood Education Expectations
- February 14, 2000 — 1999 School Report Cards Released
- February 16, 2000 — Commissioner of Education Releases New Professional Development Standards for Teachers
- March 1, 2000 — State Board of Education Approves Early Childhood Teachers Certificate
- March 3, 2000 — New Jersey Readies to Administer Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment
- March 7, 2000 — Statement by Commissioner Hespe Regarding Supreme Court's Preschool Ruling
- March 13, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Releases New Comparative Spending Guide
- March 20, 2000 — Department of Education Submits Second Biennial Report to Legislature
- April 5, 2000 — State Board of Education Joins Vineland Students In Electronic Field Trip to Liberty Science Center
- April 5, 2000 — Nine Teachers Honored for Achieving National Teaching Certification
- April 5, 2000 — State Board of Education Approves Revised Standards and Assessment Code Code Establishes Academic Standards as Foundation for NJ Public Education
- April 11, 2000 — Task Force Finds Significant Progress in Asbury Park School District
- April 13, 2000 — Commissioner of Education Discusses Department Budget At Assembly Committee Hearing
- April 14, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Urges Voter Participation in April 18 School Elections
- April 17, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Approves Early Childhood Education Expectations & Standards
- April 19, 2000 — State Board of Education Approves Appointment Of Two New Assistant Commissioners
- April 19, 2000 — Voters Approve Record Percentage of School Budgets But Participation Rate Still Lags
- April 19, 2000 — Department Forms Advisory Panel to Recommend Effective Ways to Assess Visual & Performing Arts, World Languages & Health and Physical Education
- April 19, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Orders REACH Charter High School to Cease Operations
- April 20, 2000 — Statewide Conference in May to Showcase Governor Whitman's Character Education Partnership
- May 1, 2000 — Gov. Whitman Signs Executive Order Establishing Abbott Implementation Advisory Council
- May 3, 2000 — State Board of Education Celebrates National Charter Schools Week
- May 3, 2000 — Hudson County Teacher Wins Christa McAuliffe Fellowship
- May 3, 2000 — Walter J. Keiss Appointed Burlington County Superintendent of Schools
- May 4, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Signs Agreement with Cisco Systems To Create Career Path for High-Paying Technology Jobs for High School Students
- May 17, 2000 — Department of Education Sets State Aid Allocations For School-Based Character Education Programs
- May 19, 2000 — Hespe Announces $156.6 Million in Supplemental Funding for Abbott Districts
- May 24, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe's Reaction to the Findings of an Independent Research Group Regarding Improvements in the Newark School District
- May 30, 2000 — Department of Education Names New Communications Director
- June 7, 2000 — State Board of Education Adopts Revised Regulations for Urban Education Reform, With Emphasis on Greater Local Input in Curriculum and Budget at School Level
- June 7, 2000 — Video Conference on Whole School Reform Utilizes Interactive Technology To Assist Abbott Districts
- June 7, 2000 — Dennis J. Cox Appointed Hunterdon County Superintendent of Schools
- June 7, 2000 — Department of Education Prepares to Honor Exemplary Schools and Programs
- June 7, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Proposes Continuing the Transition to Local Control By Giving Jersey City School Board Power over Fiscal and Budget Issues
- June 7, 2000 — Department of Education Unveils Internet Based Hiring System Today
- June 7, 2000 — State Board of Education Honors North Brunswick High School Students for Winning National Robotics Competition
- June 7, 2000 — NJ Leads Nation - Seven New Jersey Schools Recognized for Service Learning Excellence
- June 7, 2000 — Sixteen New Jersey Math, Science Teachers Honored by State Board of Education
- June 14, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Praises Richard DiPatri for Service to Jersey City
- July 7, 2000 — Amiriantz is New Cumberland County Superintendent of Schools
- July 7, 2000 — Dr. Arnold G. Hyndman Takes Oath as Newest Member of State Board of Education
- July 7, 2000 — State Board of Education Continues Jersey City Transition to Local Control By Giving Local School Board Power over Fiscal and Budget Issues
- July 7, 2000 — Ronald C. Goodwin is New Superintendent of Katzenbach School for the Deaf
- July 7, 2000 — Two-Year Mentoring Program Proposed to Support New Teachers
- July 7, 2000 — State Board of Education Re-Elects Dahme and Butcher as Officers for 2000-01
- July 12, 2000 — Safe Schools Report Shows Overall Decline in School Disruption
- July 13, 2000 — Education Commissioner Hespe Lauds Final Legislative Approval of School Facilities Bill
- July 13, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Names Transition Team in Jersey City
- July 20, 2000 — NJ Department of Education Releases Findings of School Technology Survey 2000 -- Student Access to Computers and Internet Expands Rapidly --
- July 26, 2000 — Education Law Center Report on Preschool Activities Riddled with Faulty Assumptions, Data & Conclusions
- August 2, 2000 — State Board of Education Sets Science Proficiency Levels for Eighth Grade Test
- August 10, 2000 — Number of Schools in New Jersey's Abbott Districts Adopting Whole School Reform Jumps to 370 for 2000-01 School Year
- August 17, 2000 — Department of Education Receives 27 Charter School Applications
- August 22, 2000 — Second Year Test Results Show Students Rising to the Challenge But More Work Remains - Commissioner Hespe Authorizes a Review of ESPA Writing Sections -
- August 29, 2000 — New Jersey Keeps Pace with Nation and Leads Tri-State Region in Performance on SATs
- September 1, 2000 — Department of Education Revokes Charter of Simon Bolivar Charter School in Newark
- September 6, 2000 — State Board of Education Approves Charles T. Epps, Jr. As New State District Superintendent for Jersey City Public Schools
- September 6, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Announces New Program to Recognize Exemplary Principals
- September 15, 2000 — 21 Educators Receive Awards for Proposals to Enhance Career Preparation
- September 15, 2000 — Advisory – New Jersey School Counselor Initiative
- September 19, 2000 — Department of Education Launches New Jersey School Counselor Initiative
- September 27, 2000 — Award Winners Announced for Parent Participation Projects in Abbott School Districts
- September 27, 2000 — Governor Whitman and Education Commissioner Hespe Launch Video Distance Learning Service for Students and Teachers
- September 28, 2000 — Department of Education Joins Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in New Program to Recognize "The Greatest Generation"
- September 29, 2000 — HSPT Exam Scheduled for Next Week
- October 4, 2000 — ACE Grants Aimed at Bridging ‘Digital Divide’
- October 4, 2000 — Character Education Partnership Successfully Launched in New Jersey
- October 4, 2000 — Commissioner Announces Pilot Program to Enhance Hiring of School Administrators
- October 4, 2000 — Somerset County Educator is 2000-01 Teacher of the Year
- October 4, 2000 — Department of Education Produces Video to Help Special Education Students Make Transition from School to Adult Life
- October 6, 2000 — ESPA Language Arts Literacy Scores Released
- October 6, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Announces Plan to Provide Teachers Questions and Answers to Portions of 4th and 8th Grade Tests
- October 12, 2000 — Hespe Says Law Center’s Criticism of School Construction Review Process Lacks Credibility
- October 18, 2000 — New Jersey Educators Learn High-Tech Methods to Share Their Award-Winning Successes
- October 20, 2000 — AmeriCorps Launch will Mark Seven Years of Community Service
- October 25, 2000 — Department of Education Releases Guide to Governor’s Awards in Arts Education
- October 25, 2000 — Department of Education Gives Green Light to $800 Million For Over 400 Facilities Construction and Repair Projects in Abbott Districts
- October 27, 2000 — New Jersey AmeriCorps Units Prepare for ‘Make a Difference Day’
- November 1, 2000 — Jersey City Reports Continued Progress in Meeting State Standards
- November 1, 2000 — Roberta H. Van Anda Sworn In as Member of State Board of Education
- November 1, 2000 — State Board of Education Revises Strategic Plan
- November 1, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Presents 1999-2000 Star Schools to State Board of Education
- November 29, 2000 — The Parents’ Circle - Department of Education Launches Web Site with Parents in Mind
- December 1, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Praises Work of Jersey City Transition Team
- December 5, 2000 — Governor Highlights Pledge to School Improvements with School Construction Bill Also Asks Residents to Take the Time to Vote
- December 6, 2000 — Commissioner Hespe Presents Nationally Recognized Schools to State Board of Education
- December 6, 2000 — Commissioner Announces New Technology Initiative for School Administrators
- December 6, 2000 — Marino is New Essex County Superintendent of Schools
- December 6, 2000 — Paterson Test Scores Rise in Eight of Nine Areas in 1999-2000
- December 7, 2000 — Achieve Inc. Finds NJ Assessment Program 'Rigorous and Reasonable' - Makes Recommendations for Review of Core Curriculum Content Standards
- December 20, 2000 — Department of Education Approves Facilities Plans for Two Abbott Districts
- December 28, 2000 — Students from Brick and Voorhees to Participate in Senate Youth Program