The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $8,706,527 Formula Grant under the Grants for State Assessments and Related Activities program (CFDA 84.369) to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). This grant, awarded on July 1, 2024, supports NJDOE in developing, administering, and implementing high-quality academic assessments for New Jersey's K-12 public education system. Key activities funded through this award include:
- Implementing academic standards and creating aligned assessment tools to measure student achievement
- Coordinating NJDOE's participation in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
- Disseminating assessment results and supporting data collection/reporting initiatives
As the state educational agency, NJDOE will distribute portions of this Formula Grant to local educational agencies, school districts, universities, and community organizations across New Jersey to deliver these assessment-related activities and services.
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