Turning around lower-performing schools is a high priority for the NJ Education Association. By leading permanent changes in these Priority Schools, we will transform the lives of tens of thousands of students by significantly raising academic achievement. Our commitment includes a vow to work side-by-side with communities and with policymakers in state capitals, in Congress and the executive administration; to partner in pursuit of innovative programs to measure student success and teacher quality; and to fight to attract and keep the best educators and necessary resources for the schools of greatest need.