Dover School Board Analyzes Decline in Graduation Test Scores and Multilingual Learner Progress

Overview: The Dover School Board’s recent meeting focused on the district’s lower-than-average performance on the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) and discussed strategies for improving outcomes for multilingual learners. The board also explored various updates on curricular innovations and the district’s financial challenges.

Dover School Board Addresses Preschool Transportation Costs Amidst State Funding Concerns

Overview: The Dover School Board meeting primarily focused on the financial challenges posed by the state’s “free preschool” initiative, particularly concerning transportation costs impacting local taxpayers. Other highlights included the posthumous acknowledgment of Mr. Stanley Lmaker’s contributions to the Dover community, administrative updates, and future event planning.

Dover Middle School Celebrated as 2025 National School of Character

Overview: In a recent Dover School Board meeting, Dover Middle School was lauded for its significant achievement of being named a 2025 National School of Character by Character. org. The meeting also covered a range of topics, including student recognition in a creative competition, legislative updates affecting school policies, and various administrative matters.

Dover School Board Applauds Student Achievements and Considers New Initiatives

Overview: The Dover School Board meeting highlighted a spectrum of topics including significant student achievements, new educational initiatives funded by grants, and discussions on school policies and community engagement. This gathering brought to the forefront various developments within the district, from academic accolades to environmental projects.

Dover School Board Announces New Sixth-Grade Annex Amid Budget Challenges

Overview: The recent Dover School Board meeting centered on several initiatives and budgetary developments for the 2025-2026 school year, with the standout announcement being the plan to construct a new sixth-grade annex building. This project aims to address space constraints within the district and promises to enhance the educational experience by providing dedicated classroom spaces for music and arts. The annex, expected to open in the 2026-2027 school year, will also include administrative offices, a nurse’s office, and a cafeteria/multi-purpose room, allowing sixth graders to mature together before progressing to higher grades.