Sherrill pushes targeted tutoring proposal in Franklin school visit

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is back on the trail, this time pushing a $15 million budget proposal to fund targeted tutoring in New Jersey’s schools. 

The governor visited Elizabeth Avenue School in Franklin Township on Wednesday, with three weeks until the deadline to sign a budget into law. Sherrill said initial high-impact tutoring programs have been shown to increase scores for 80% of targeted students in Camden and 74% in Elk.

“When it comes to our children’s education, we must ensure we are getting the best return on every dollar the State invests,” Sherrill said. “That means prioritizing evidence-based programs with a proven track record of success. By expanding access to high-impact tutoring, we are giving thousands of students across New Jersey the support they need to catch up, excel, and reach their full potential.”

State Sen. Bob Smith (D-Piscataway) endorsed the tutoring funding proposal in the announcement, and Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (R-Franklin Twp) said the budget should support high-quality education.

“At the Department of Education, our focus is on helping schools deliver timely, targeted support so every student can succeed with grade-level work,” said Lily Laux, the state commissioner of Education. “High-impact tutoring is one of the most effective tools we have. When it is aligned to classroom instruction and targeted to where students need it most, it drives measurable gains in math and literacy while strengthening schools’ broader systems of support.”