Princeton Schools Named a Top World Language Program in NJ

The NJ Department of Education this week named Princeton Public Schools among 10 outstanding second language programs in the state.  

Four districts, including Princeton, were recognized for world language programs.

Six districts were recognized for bilingual and English as a Second Language programs.

“Helping English language learners master English proficiency skills and helping all of our students learn second languages is crucial to ensuring all of our students are ready for the demands of the 21st century,” said Acting Commissioner of Education Christopher Cerf. “We are pleased to recognize these outstanding programs and educators, which will serve as exemplars for others to learn from and model.”

The districts were recognized at a ceremony in the Rutgers Student Center in New Brunswick. 

The outstanding programs were selected based on success in developing students’ second language skills and implementation of effective programs and instructional practices. 

The four districts receiving awards for world languages were:

Englewood Public Schools, Bergen County- Elementary Immersion World Languages Programs
Fair Haven School District, Monmouth County- World Languages Program
Princeton Public Schools, Mercer County- K-12 World Languages Program
West Windsor-Plainsboro Public Schools, Mercer County- K-12 World Languages Program

The six districts receiving awards for bilingual and ESL programs include:

Clifton Public Schools, Passaic County- K-12 ESL Program with Bilingual Support Program 
Howell Township Public Schools, Monmouth County- K-8 ESL Program 
Linden Public Schools, Union County- K-12 ESL Program
River Edge Public Schools, Bergen County- K ESL Program
Roselle Public Schools, Union County- 1-4 Bilingual Program in Harrison Elementary School
West Windsor-Plainsboro Public Schools, Mercer County- 6-12 ESL Program