The Lighthouse Award recognizes school districts and charter schools in New Jersey for illuminating the path toward educational improvement and equitable outcomes. The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) launched the Lighthouse Award in 2017 to recognize the advances made by New Jersey school districts and charter schools. The Lighthouse Award selection process takes place every 2 years. Information about each cohort of Lighthouse Awardees can be found under “Cohort Profiles”.

• 2021 Lighthouse Districts and Charters
• 2019 Lighthouse Districts and Charters
• 2017 Lighthouse Districts and Charters