In a progress report to the State Board of Education dated February 7, 2007, the New Jersey Commissioner of Education, Lucille E. Davy, states "the board of education and the administrative team of the Englewood Public School District have demonstrated their commitment to continuous progress in effectuating desegregation and educational improvement for the students it serves, to accelerate the implementation of policies programs and practices that will dramatically close the achievement gaps and eliminate the racial isolation in the district."

"The initial signs of progress reported (previously) have not only continued, but have picked up momentum.  There is a dramatic, qualitative difference taking root in Englewood." "The focus on raising academic standards, improving student performance and creating small learning communities to prepare students for college is yielding positive results.”

The report comments approvingly on the steps which are being taken to combine the Academies @Englewood and the conventional Dwight Morrow High School into one school.  In the current school year the district has opened the School for Performing Arts in partnership with Bergen PAC, and the School for Communications and New Media.  Three additional programs are being developed for introduction this September.  The aim is to enroll all high school students in an academy program.

Englewood Schools Superintendent Carol Lisa has expressed her gratification with the report, commenting, "We are at a turning point in the district."  "It is only a matter of time when Englewood is recognized as a premier learning environment for residents and choice students."  The Bergen Record comments, "Finally, those children are getting the education they are entitled to and deserve."