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West Orange teacher Joy Burnett honored with Amistad Commission exemplary award
West Orange Board of Education · December 16, 2025
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Joy Burnett of Redwood Elementary received a 2025 Amistad Commission exemplary award; the honor recognizes K–12 educators who integrate African and African-American history and includes a $2,500 award to the teacher and $2,500 to the district.
The West Orange Board of Education on Dec. 15 welcomed Patrick Lammy, executive director of the New Jersey Amistad Commission, who presented Joy Burnett of Redwood Elementary with the 2025 Amistad Commission exemplary award.
Lammy described the Amistad…
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