We are left to wonder what type of "great" pre-engineering program can be leading to a situation where only 8% of students are proficient in mathematics? What is taking place in mathematics classrooms in the district where only 8% of students are performing proficiently? And as recent US News and World Report data shows, College Readiness is rather low for the school coming in at 295 out of 406 New Jersey High Schools (see data below).
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Programs like PLTW certainly have their place in a varied elementary, middle, and high school curriculum-- but unless these students are getting the proper education and preparation in mathematics and are college ready-- the district is failing these students and their families in the area of STEM education.
In short, the New Jersey Department of Education tests Mathematics, whereas the Hoboken district hypes PLTW.
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I am very proud of what Hoboken public schools as we advance our mission towards educational excellence and empower students with valuable skills for success in education, the world of work, and life in general,”said Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Christine Johnson *
