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District Recognition
Lighthouse Awardees
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”.
| District/Charter | County | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Public School District | Burlington | Increasing Equity in AP/IB Enrollment |
| Philip’s Academy Charter School | Essex | Diversifying the Teacher Workforce |
| Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District | Middlesex | Increasing Equity in Dual Enrollment |
| Morris County Vocational School District | Morris | Increasing Equity in Dual Enrollment |
| Union County Vocational-Technical School District | Union | Increasing Equity in AP/IB Enrollment |
For more information about the 2023 Lighthouse cohort, please see this presentation.