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OUTLINE

1. INTRODUCTION
2. BODY
3. CONCLUSION
4. REFERENCE


STATE OF NEW JERSEY’S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND ITS IMPROVEMENT
The New Jersey education system is considered successful in most dimensions and
everyone depending on the availed data might think there is nothing amiss. The education system
in New Jersey though is inefficiencies in a number of areas that needs immediate address but it is
not that easy to identify since the focus is on its position relative to the neighboring states and in
the country at large. Some of the challenges that are recorded in New Jersey include the great
disparity in Districts’ spending on education; provision of chances to students to earn
accreditation
Public policy and Related Problem
Capstone type; policy analysis
RESEARCH QUESTION
Research Questions
a) What is the current state of education in New Jersey and the necessary improvement?
b) How has education system developed in New Jersey Currently?
c) What are the necessary improvements in the New Jersey’s education system?
Specific objectives
a) To assess the current status of education system in New Jersey.
b) To determine the rate of education development in New Jersey.
c) To find out the improvements New Jersey has put in place towards her education system.

LITERATURE REVIEW

Introduction

The state of New Jersey for a long time has successfully undertaken reforms to better
their education system by promoting the level of literacy in school. In the state of New Jersey
and the United States at large, the central government is not in command over the educational
system. The education system is controlled by the New Jersey State Board of Education and the
Commissioner of Education. Comparing the private and the public schools, Private schools are
usually much more costly to attend than their public school counterparts, largely for the reason
that the private schools have to depend on sources external of the government for their financial
support. The education department in New Jersey recognizes agencies which are accredited to
ensuring quality of the schools and the programs they conduct within the state. Universities and
colleges get accredited by these agencies hence standardizing their academic, administrative and
financial standards.

New Jersey Education
Below is a New Jersey fact sheet of the state of education.
Number of Schools 2015-2016
Number of Operating School Districts 2015-16
Number of Non-operating School Districts 2015-16

2,522
586
13

Total Number of School Districts 2015-16

599

Total Number of Charter Schools 2015-16

89

Total Number of Elementary Schools 2015-16
Total Number of Secondary Schools 2015-16
State Aid 2015-16
Public School Enrollment 2015-2016
Charter School Enrollment 2015-2016
Number of Full-time Classroom Teachers 2015-2016

1,948
482
7.9 billion
1.37 million
41,620
114,584

Dropout Rate (2014-2015)

3.6%

4 year Graduation Rate (2014-2015)

74%

According to the data provided above, the numbers of schools in New Jersey have
increased to 2522 which can be subdivided into district schools and elementary schools. The
table shows the numbers of state aid, enrollment, full-time classroom teacher, dropout rate and
graduation rate.

Institution Types & Credentials

Types of Higher Education Institutions:

Higher education include Doctoral Research Universities, Master's (Comprehensive)
Universities and Colleges, Baccalaureate Colleges, Associate of Arts Colleges, Specialized
Institutions, Postsecondary Vocational and Technical Schools

School Leaving and Higher Education Credentials:

These includes High School Diploma, Certificate (Sub-bachelor or vocational), Diploma
(Sub-bachelor or vocational), Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, First Professional Degree,
Post-bachelor's Diploma/Certificate, Master's Degree, Certificate of Advanced Study, Education
Specialist Degree and Doctorate.

Structure of Education System

The structure of the education system in New Jersey begins from pre-higher education
which is compulsory with entry age of six and exit age of 16 years old.

Pre-Primary

The types of schools at this level are: Kindergarten, nursery Schools, preschool programs
and child/day care Centers. The programs in this level take two years to complete. The age
level is from three to six years old. In this bracket, the certificate or diploma awarded are
awarded to confirm attendance for entry into basic School. Primary provides elementary
programs from grade 1-4 on average. The programs take four years to completion. The age
level is from six to ten years old. I this level, certificate or diploma is awarded for transition to
Middle School level.

Primary

In primary the programs are in elementary form which starts in grades one to six. The age
level is between six to fourteen years old. Certificates awarded in this level transition one from
primary to secondary school.

Middle

In the middle level, the grades are five to seven and the length of completion is three
years. The age level in this bracket is ten to fourteen years old. Certificates are awarded for
recognition.

Secondary

High education takes six years to completion and students studies through grade eight to
grade twelve. Certificate is awarded to transition to college. Secondary is divided in junior and
upper. One has ...