Manville Schools Awarded $100K For High-Impact Tutoring Program

MANVILLE, NJ — Manville Borough schools will receive $100,000 in state grant funding to provide high-impact tutoring in English language arts and mathematics during the 2026-2027 school year.

The award is part of nearly $7.5 million distributed to 55 school districts and charter schools statewide through the third round of the New Jersey Learning Acceleration Program: High-Impact Tutoring Grant, the New Jersey Department of Education said Wednesday.

The funding targets districts where student proficiency rates in grades 3 to 8 remain below 50 percent, directing resources to communities with the greatest academic need. Preliminary awards range from $20,000 to $400,000, based on district enrollment and student performance data.

"High-impact tutoring is one of the smartest investments we can make in our students," Gov. Mikie Sherrill said. "Through programs like this, we've seen that when tutoring is done well, it leads to real, measurable learning gains. These grants reflect our commitment to investing in strategies that work and making sure every dollar drives progress for students and strong outcomes for our state."

Programs funded under the grant are expected to incorporate research-based components, including tutoring sessions held three or more times per week, small-group instruction with highly qualified tutors, alignment to classroom instruction and standards, and continuous use of data to monitor and adjust instruction.

"When high-impact tutoring is integrated into a school's broader system of academic supports, the results can be significant," said Commissioner of Education Dr. Lily Laux. "Through targeted funding, we are helping districts design and implement high-quality programs that are aligned to classroom learning, delivered consistently, and evaluated over time so students get the support they need to meet, and exceed, grade-level expectations."

Districts will use the funds to provide tutoring during and outside the school day, including before- and after-school programs and summer learning opportunities. The initiative also allows tutors to use artificial intelligence to enhance programs — through scheduling or as a diagnostic tool to identify learning gaps — while ensuring educators retain strong oversight.

Schools will track student participation and progress using local assessment tools and statewide data systems, with the NJDOE providing technical assistance and monitoring throughout the grant period.

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