The mission of the New Jersey Department of Education is to prepare all students to be participating citizens in local, state, national and global communities and to prepare them for productive careers in the 21st century.

The Department of Education will annually report 30 key performance indicators (KPIs) across seven Core Missions:

1. Student Learning and Achievement
2. Equitable Services
3. Early Childhood Education
4. Career Pathways and STEM Programs
5. Educator Equity
6. District and School Performance and Efficiency
7. School Finance