Teaneck Public Schools News Article

Teaneck Public School District Accepted into the National Network of Innovative School Districts

Teaneck Public School District joins the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools and will connect with other leading school systems to advance innovation and excellence in education.


October 24, 2024 – Teaneck Public School District has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools (The League), a national network of school districts that connects and supports the most forward-thinking education leaders. The League is organized by Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunities for every learner by bridging solutions across research, practice, and technology.

Teaneck Public School District was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants based on its educational leadership, demonstrated commitment to equity and excellence, innovative vision for learning, key achievements, and collaborative spirit.

Since 2011, the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools has spearheaded innovative learning and leadership practices and accepts new members through an open application process once yearly.

“As teaching and learning rapidly evolve amidst the advent of new technologies, the League’s mission to connect innovative education leaders is more vital than ever,” said Jillian Doggett, director of network support at Digital Promise. “Through its network of forward-thinking leaders, the League provides school districts with opportunities to leverage research-backed approaches for addressing complex challenges; stay at the forefront of cutting-edge educational practices; and implement innovative solutions that meet the needs of all students.”

League members are represented by their superintendent, who has access to unique professional learning opportunities, including:

  • Attending biannual League convenings, which feature school visits, deep-dive breakout sessions, and networking opportunities;

  • Connecting through regular in-person and virtual programs and events to see innovations from other districts in action, deepen relationships, and share and learn;

  • Engaging with other forward-thinking education leaders from around the country around key challenges generating best practices and resources, and

  • Partnering with Digital Promise to pilot new models and co-design solutions that benefit educators and students. 


The full list of members can be found at digitalpromise.org/districts.

Working with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities, the League of Innovative Schools equips superintendents and district leaders to help shape the future of teaching and learning through hands-on opportunities to collaborate, connect, and learn. League members have access to unique opportunities to co-create, pilot, and scale innovative practices, apply learnings to their districts, and identify and promote promising practices to other districts across the country.

The League officially welcomed Teaneck Public School District and other new members at its fall convening on Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2024, held in person in Lindsay, California. The new members’ entrance into the League contributes toward the network’s reach of more than 150 districts across 34 states and expands its cumulative impact to 4.4 million students served over time.

 For more information on the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, visit digitalpromise.org/league

 Press Contacts:

Dr. Andre D. Spencer

Superintendent of Schools

[email protected]


Connie Le

Director of Technology, Partnerships, Outreach and Special Projects

Teaneck Public School District

[email protected]


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 About Teaneck Public School District

Located in Bergen County, just four miles west of the George Washington Bridge to New York City, Teaneck benefits from its proximity to major highways, colleges and universities, cultural and sports centers, restaurants, beautiful countryside, and shopping. Teaneck is 6.2 square miles and has a population of over 40,000.


Our Public Schools

Teaneck was the first in the country to voluntarily integrate its schools; this district is dedicated to its Vision and Mission statements (per the 2019-2024 District Strategic Plan).


Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience that prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.


Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All.  


Core Values:  Equity, Excellence, Innovation, and Collaboration.

We follow New Jersey Student Learning Standards and provide a wide array of programs to meet the needs and learning styles of our students at all eight schools:

    -Bryant School:  Full-day Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4

    -Theodora Smiley Lacey School: Pre-K 3, Pre-K4, and Kindergarten

    -Hawthorne, Lowell & Whittier Elementary Schools:  Grades K – 4

    -Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools:  Grades 5 – 8

    -Teaneck High School:  Grades 9 – 12 (and 18-21 program)


We have active PTO/PTAs at all of our schools.

Our Teaching Staff

At Teaneck Public Schools, we commit to finding and keeping qualified personnel whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our community. Ongoing professional development is essential for our staff's growth and retention. Many of our teachers and administrators present at local, state, and national conferences.

Broad Range of Programs & Services

A full continuum of Special Education services (ages 3 to 21) is available, including in-class support, self-contained classes, and resource programs * Teaneck Community Education Center, sponsored by the Board of Education, offers before and after School Age Child Care (SACC) and summer programs - Camp Kookooskoos * Quality athletics program for high school and middle schools * Mental Health Services provided to our students and families.


About Digital Promise

Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunities for each learner. We work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design, investigate, and scale up innovations that empower learners, especially those historically and systematically excluded. Our work is done so that every learner can engage in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic mobility. For more information, visit the Digital Promise website and follow @digitalpromise for updates.

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