A consortium built by practitioners, for practitioners
NJ STRIVE brings school district leaders together around a shared commitment to a more representative educator workforce.
From a regional effort to a statewide working network
The consortium began as CJPRIDE, a group of Central Jersey school districts pooling relationships, ideas, and effort to reach educator candidates who were not well represented in their applicant pools.
As more districts joined, the work expanded beyond a single annual fair. Members began organizing professional development and year-round peer support. NJ STRIVE reflects that broader statewide purpose while preserving the practical, colleague-to-colleague culture that made the original effort useful.
The organization remains member-built. School human resources leaders identify needs, chair committees, create programs, share materials, and decide together how consortium resources should be used.
Committees turn shared purpose into ongoing work
Legislative Affairs
Monitors policy and helps members translate developments into responsible district practice.
Explore the committee →Professional Development & Best Practices
Creates useful learning experiences grounded in the current work of school human resources.
Explore the committee →Recruitment
Coordinates statewide outreach and job fairs that expand access to diverse educator candidates.
Explore the committee →Scholarship
Invests in students from underrepresented groups who plan to enter the education profession.
Explore the committee →Marketing & Outreach
Builds awareness of NJ STRIVE and equips districts to communicate the consortium’s mission.
Explore the committee →New Membership
Welcomes new districts and helps representatives become active consortium contributors.
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