NJSC News and Announcements
Stay informed about key events and developments related to the Fostering Diverse Schools (FDS) Grant and its impact on the NJSC districts. From school calendar highlights to grant meetings and district convenings, this page keeps you up to date on important milestones related to the FDS grant. You can also explore media announcements showcasing the progress and outcomes achieved through the grant, as the districts work together to improve educational equity and address the teacher diversity shortage. Check back regularly for updates on events and achievements!
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Past FDS Events
Is seeking partnership opportunities with colleges/universities for paraprofessional-to-teacher pipelines; extending their new Teacher Induction Program to include 1-4 year staff; and introducing dual enrollment courses to its high school students.
Belleville
Is focusing this year on community building and improving as well as increasing their writing.
Weehawken
Branding their district to attract more candidates to their open positions in the district; focused and intentional early literacy plans that are inclusive of teacher development and vetted curriculum resources.
Orange
Is partnering with Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) to increase the number of underrepresented school psychologists in NJ schools, while also providing mental health services to students in the district by the sponsored FDU graduate students.
Bogota
Building their paraprofessional to teacher pathway.
- Orange BOE
Working on inclusiveness and improving communication with subgroups.
- Weehawken
By opening a new CTE building in September 2025, we will be providing alternative opportunities for students who are not interested in a traditional college pathway. We believe there will be minority students who benefit from this new CTE building and programming.
- Bogota
Strengthening paraprofessional to teacher pipelines.
- Belleville