Civil Municipal - Feb 2024

David Miceli. “We’re constantly evaluating what’s happening locally, and in the state, and nationally, in terms of programs and services and curricula. But we tend to do that analysis, and then circle back to what we truly believe is needed here in New Providence.” He emphasizes that the District aims to prepare students for post-secondary education, noting that the majority advance to four-year colleges. The overarching goal is to support well-rounded students who are prepared for future placement in school and in the workplace. EARLY EDUCATION INITIATIVES Mary Misiukiewicz, School Board President through 12/31/23, outlines some recent changes in early education, including the implementation of a full- day kindergarten program. She elaborates, “We have a whole new curriculum, we hired some new teachers. We also have some early intervention for our youngest community members that might need 201 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 02 NEW PROVIDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NJ