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Council recognizes Jersey City Golden Door Charter School as 2026 national distinguished school
Summary
The council passed a resolution honoring Jersey City Golden Door Charter School’s 2026 ESA National Distinguished School award and the $15,000 prize; principal Tabitha Madera and school representatives thanked the council at the meeting.
The Jersey City Municipal Council approved Resolution 26‑158 recognizing the Jersey City Golden Door Charter School for being named a 2026 ESA National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished School and for receiving a $15,000 award to support programming.
Council member Tom Zupa read background material into the record, noting the school serves a multilingual population and that the recognition highlights exceptional student progress. The resolution passed by roll call without objection.
Principal Tabitha Madera, who told the council she has worked at Golden Door for 26 years and has served three years as principal, thanked council members, praised her teachers and noted the school’s multilingual learner population. A student speaker commended the ESL programming and thanked the council.
Council members congratulated the school’s leaders and teachers during the brief recognition.
