2002 N.J.D.O.E. News
- January 2, 2002 — Pharmaceutical Manager Joins State Board of Education
- January 2, 2002 — State Board of Education Recognizes Outstanding Student Attends Newark's John F. Kennedy School
- January 11, 2002 — Commissioner of Education Approves Two New Charter Schools
- January 11, 2002 — Test Scores Set Benchmarks for Addressing Achievement Gap
- January 14, 2002 — New Jersey AmeriCorps Prepares for Martin Luther King Day Service Activities
- January 16, 2002 — State Board of Education Welcomes Dr. William L. Librera As Next Commissioner of Education
- January 16, 2002 — Podietz Begins Second Term on State Board of Education
- February 4, 2002 — New Jersey Students Prepare for Groundhog Job Shadow Day Activities
- February 6, 2002 — Department of Education Sets Dates for Public Feedback of Draft Revised Core Curriculum Content Standards
- February 6, 2002 — State Board of Education Recognizes Two Outstanding Collingswood Students
- February 6, 2002 — State Board of Education Honors New Jersey Students For National Achievements in Agriculture
- February 28, 2002 — Advisory - School Report Cards
- March 1, 2002 — New High School Graduation Test Debuts Next Week
- March 6, 2002 — State Board of Education Recognizes Students from Cape May City Elementary School
- March 6, 2002 — Commissioner Librera Announces Release of 2001 School Report Cards
- March 8, 2002 — GEPA Testing Begins Next Week
- March 14, 2002 — Advisory - Comparative Spending Guide
- March 15, 2002 — Commissioner Librera Releases 2002 Comparative Spending Guide
- March 26, 2002 — Department of Education Certifies FY 2003 State Aid Figures Protects schools by refusing to cut aid
- April 2, 2002 — Department of Education Announces Reorganization Structure Restructuring provides more efficient and accessible Department
- April 3, 2002 — State Board of Education Recognizes Student from Bridgeton High School
- April 24, 2002 — Department of Education Schedules Third Annual Recruitment Event for World Languages Teachers
- April 25, 2002 — New Jersey AmeriCorps Mobilizes for National Youth Service Day
- April 30, 2002 — ESPA Testing for Fourth Graders Begins Today
- May 1, 2002 — State Board of Education Recognizes Student from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
- May 2, 2002 — Mercer County Teachers Recognized
- May 2, 2002 — Department of Education Identifies Schools In Need of Improvement to Fulfill Accountability Requirements in Federal Legislation
- May 6, 2002 — Advisory - Atlantic County Teachers Recognized
- May 6, 2002 — Education Commissioner Librera Says $6.6 Billion in State School Aid Finances Education as the 'Cornerstone' of the McGreevey Administration
- May 6, 2002 — Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee Testimony
- May 7, 2002 — Assembly Budget Committee Testimony
- May 8, 2002 — Education Commissioner Librera Says $6.6 Billion in State School Aid Finances Education as the 'Cornerstone' of the McGreevey Administration
- May 8, 2002 — Reception Honors 2002 Distinguished Teacher Candidates
- May 8, 2002 — 'Seeds of Service' Theme of Statewide Conference
- May 8, 2002 — Union County Teachers Recognized
- May 9, 2002 — Safety Report Released Commissioner Librera Announces Update of Action Plan for Safe Schools
- May 10, 2002 — Advisory - Hudson County Teachers Recognized
- May 15, 2002 — Advisory - Cumberland County Teachers Recognized
- May 16, 2002 — Advisory - Burlington County Teachers Recognized
- May 16, 2002 — Advisory - Cape May County Teachers Recognized
- May 16, 2002 — Character Education Commission Seeks Comments At Series of Public Hearings Beginning May 22
- May 16, 2002 — Initial Response Strong in State's Drive to Recruit Reading Coaches
- May 17, 2002 — Advisory - Passaic County Teachers Recognized
- May 16, 2002 — Advisory - Warren County Teachers Recognized
- May 20, 2002 — Advisory - Hunterdon County Teachers Recognized
- May 20, 2002 — Education Commissioner Librera Recognizes Seven World Languages Regional Model Program Resource Centers And Four Supervisors Of The Year
- May 21, 2002 — Monmouth County Teachers Recognized
- May 23, 2002 — Advisory - Revised List of Title I Schools and Their Category Designations
- May 28, 2002 — Student Artists to be Recognized at 22nd Annual Governor's Awards in Arts Education
- May 30, 2002 — 2001-02 Best Practices / Star Schools Take Center Stage as Models of Excellence
- June 3, 2002 — Department of Education Sends Preliminary Guidance to Schools on Implementing New Federal Law
- June 5, 2002 — State Board of Education Honors 10 Teachers for Achieving National Certification
- June 5, 2002 — State Board of Education Recognizes Principals of the Year
- June 5, 2002 — State Board of Education Recognizes Student from Salem County
- June 6, 2002 — Advisory - Somerset County Teachers Recognized
- June 7, 2002 — 2001-02 Best Practices / Star Schools Take Center Stage as Models of Excellence
- June 13, 2002 — Two New Jersey High Schools Rank with Best in Nation in Internet Science Fair
- June 18, 2002 — Public Comment Sought on Early Childhood Program Standards
- June 18, 2002 — Advisory/State Operated Schools
- June 19, 2002 — Education Commissioner Librera Proposes Changes in States Takeover Law
- June 20, 2002 — DOE Staff Member from Brick Township Selected for Leadership Seminars
- June 20, 2002 — Department of Education Sponsors Its Second Preschool Teacher Recruitment Job Fair June 29
- June 25, 2002 — DOE Schedules Information Sessions for Public on Program to Establish Learning Centers for Disadvantaged Students and their Families
- June 25, 2002 — Department of Education Grants Preliminary Approval for Elementary School Construction Project in Warren Township
- June 26, 2002 — Department of Education Grants Preliminary Approval for Construction Project in Pittsgrove Township
- June 28, 2002 — Advisory - State Board of Education
- July 2, 2002 — State Board Re-elects Dahme, Butcher as Officers for 2002-03
- July 2, 2002 — State Board of Education Adopts Revised Core Curriculum Content Standards for Language Arts Literacy, Mathematics and Science
- July 2, 2002 — Edward M. Taylor, Sr. Sworn In as Newest Member of State Board of Education
- July 2, 2002 — State Board of Education Supports 1-Year Moratorium On World Language High School Graduation Requirement
- July 3, 2002 — Commissioner Librera Announces Byrd Scholars for 2002
- July 16, 2002 — Education Commissioner Librera Makes Public Camden School Report and Recommendations
- July 22, 2002 — Effective July 1, 2002, the State of New Jersey initiated a new program to process fingerprinting of applicants for employment and licensing purposes throughout the state.
- July 22, 2002 — Second Annual Report Released For Interdistrict Public School Choice Program
- July 30, 2002 — New Jersey Increases Opportunities For High School Students to Take College Level Courses and Tests
- July 30, 2002 — Department of Education Grants Final Approval for Construction Project in Bordentown
- August 1, 2002 — While the vaccine shortage continues to ease, the Department of Education is urging all parents to contact their health care providers to ensure that all students receive their full immunization schedules. The department has prepared a Q&A to help parents and educators understand the issue.
- August 7, 2002 — State Board Proposes Regulation Change to Increase Teacher Supply
- August 7, 2002 — State Board of Education Sets Standards for High School Exam
- August 8, 2002 — Education Commissioner William L. Librera orders that Asbury Park High School football player Marc Taylor be granted a waiver to play football for all but the first two games during 2002-2003 season.
- August 9, 2002 — To clarify previous statements by DOE officials, New Jersey statutes do prohibit fraternities and sororities at public high schools.
- August 23, 2002 — Commissioner of Education William L. Librera denied a motion to stay his June 12 decision to revoke the charter for the CALLA Charter School in Plainfield, Union County
- August 23, 2002 — Commissioner of Education William L. Librera reaffirmed a July 3 decision which determined that a child who has attained his or her fifth birthday before October 1 has an entitlement to enrollment. Consequently, the Boards kindergarten cut-off date cannot be prior to October 1
- August 23, 2002 — Resources for Educators to Prepare Students for the Commemoration of September 11, 2001
- August 27, 2002 — New Jerseys SAT Scores Remain Stable While Participation Increases
- September 3, 2002 — Back-to-School 2002 - New Offices, Initiatives Greet Start of New School Year
- September 4, 2002 — Commissioner William L. Librera's Public Events for Thursday, September 5, 2002
- September 4, 2002 — TEACH NEW JERSEY. REACH THE WORLD Recruiters Target Diversity Career Fair
- September 5, 2002 — Commissioner Librera Praises Local and County Officials For Launch of Academies @ Englewood
- September 4, 2002 — 18 New Jersey School Districts Receive Federal Grants to Improve World Language Instruction
- September 20, 2002 — Governor McGreevey and Commissioner of Education Librera To Launch Career Academy at Morristown High School
- September 26, 2002 — Thirty Schools Recognized for Outstanding Parent Involvement Programs
- October 1, 2002 — NJDOE Posts New Announcements -- Paraprofessional Requirements under NCLB
- October 1, 2002 — NJDOE Posts New Announcements -- Resources to Meet the NCLB requirements for Paraprofessionals
- October 2, 2002 — Commissioner Librera Presents Two Newest Charter Schools to State Board of Education
- October 2, 2002 — Six New Jersey Teachers Recognized for Presidential Awards
- October 2, 2002 — State Board of Education Recognizes Student from Gloucester County
- October 2, 2002 — Hudson County Library/Media Specialist Named 2002-03 New Jersey Teacher of the Year
- October 3, 2002 — MEDIA ADVISORY -Commissioner of Education William L. Librera Returns to Montclair High School
- October 7, 2002 — Hammonton School District hosts grand opening for new high school; Received $10.3 million under Facilities Act
- October 10, 2002 — New Jersey Department of Education Receives $120 Million Six-Year Reading First Grant To Improve Literacy in Kindergarten through Third Grade
- October 11, 2002 — Department of Education Presents I.D.E.A.S. Awards to Innovative Educators
- October 11, 2002 — New Jersey Educator Wins 2002 Milken Award: James Aquavia - Montclair, Essex County
- October 11, 2002 — New Jersey Educator Wins 2002 Milken Award: Stephen Liddawi - Elizabeth, Union County
- October 11, 2002 — New Jersey Educator Wins 2002 Milken Award: John Bormann - Spring Lake, Monmouth County
- October 11, 2002 — New Jersey Educator Wins 2002 Milken Award: Patricia McGee - Norwood, Bergen County
- October 11, 2002 — New Jersey Educator Wins 2002 Milken Award: Theresa Licitra - Jackson, Ocean County
- October 11, 2002 — New Jersey Educator Wins 2002 Milken Award: April Lowe - Ewing, Mercer County
- October 15, 2002 — Franklin Township Breaks Ground for New High School; State to Cover Thirty Percent of the Costs
- October 15, 2002 — Commissioner Librera Announces 2002-2003 Competition for Best Practices/Star Schools Program; Application Deadline is December 15, 2002
- October 15, 2002 — New Jersey Receives $7.9 million Grant to Improve Teacher Quality; Commissioner Librera Says Grant Will Provide "Vital Support" for Teachers
- October 16, 2002 — AmeriCorps Launch Dedicates Ninth Year to "Global Issues. . . Local Action"
- October 15, 2002 — Middle Township, Paterson and Toms River School Districts Receive Federal Grants for Innovative Health & Physical Education Programs
- October 16, 2002 — State Announces Grant Opportunity for Schools to Help Refugee Students
- October 18, 2002 — Abbott Implementation: Three-Year Operational Plan / One-Year School-Based Budget
- October 18, 2002 — New Jersey Performing Arts Center Joins Governor McGreeveys Awards in Arts Education Program for First Time
- October 21, 2002 — Changes to INS Regulations Create No New Obligations for Schools
- October 21, 2002 — Supplemental Service Providers for New Jersey
- October 25, 2002 — Commissioner's Report on State Education Initiatives
- October 28, 2002 — Overview of the Core Curriculum Content Standards
- October 28, 2002 — New Jersey Awarded Federal Funds for Charter School Development
- October 28, 2002 — Planning and Building Community Schools in New Jersey
- November 4, 2002 — TEACH NEW JERSEY. REACH THE WORLD. Fall Recruitment of New Teachers in Full Swing
- November 4, 2002 — Advisory - DOE Launches Success Stories, a Timely Compilation of Whats Good in Schools
- November 6, 2002 — Department of Education to Hold Conference to Explain Automated Teacher Certification System
- November 6, 2002 — State Board of Education Adopts Changes to Ethics Regulations; New Rules will Expedite Review of Complaints and Clarify Burden of Proof
- November 6, 2002 — State Board of Education Welcomes 2001-2002 Star Schools at November Meeting
- November 6, 2002 — State Board Recognizes November Student of the Month
- November 6, 2002 — State Board of Education Amends Regulations to Increase Teacher Supply
- November 15, 2002 — Governor, Education Commissioner Launch Program to Reform Student Assessment
- November 18, 2002 — Commissioner of Education William L. Librera and Other Education Leaders to Discuss Core Curriculum Content Standards and High School Graduation Requirements at Forum in Princeton today at the Chauncey Conference Center
- November 18, 2002 — Advisory - International Education Week Begins Today
- November 18, 2002 — Media Advisory - Governor James E. McGreevey and Commissioner of Education William L. Librera to Host Teacher Town Meeting for Somerset County Educators in Bridgewater on Monday, Nov. 18
- November 20, 2002 — Commissioner of Education William L. Librera to Hold Press Availability Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 11:30 a.m. to Discuss Physical Education Requirements and Related Topics
- November 20, 2002 — Educators to Participate in Videoconference Explaining New Automated Teacher Certification System
- November 25, 2002 — McGreevey and Librera Announce Governor's Schools of Excellence
- December 2, 2002 — Advisory - State Board of Education
- December 3, 2002 — Education Department Launches Initiative to Address School Violence and Disruption
- December 3, 2002 — McGreevey and Librera to Host Teacher Town Meeting in Mercer County
- December 4, 2002 — State Board of Education Issues Decision in Englewood Case
- December 4, 2002 — Commissioner Librera Presents Blue Ribbon Schools to State Board of Education
- December 4, 2002 — Thelma Napoleon-Smith Sworn in as Newest Member of State Board of Education
- December 4, 2002 — State Board Recognizes December Student of the Month
- December 6, 2002 — NJDOE Accomplishments in Education
- December 9, 2002 — Accomplishments of the New Jersey Department of Education 2002 - Camden Public Schools Fiscal and Education Intervention
- December 13, 2002 — Princeton Middle School World Languages Teacher Recruited for National Oceanic and Atmosphere and National Science Foundation Project Slated for January
- December 16, 2002 — Two New Jersey High School Students Selected for Senate Youth Program