Along the campaign trail, the mayor has been critical of charter schools and called the state’s current school funding system ‘broken.’
Newark district and charter schools received more than 10,000 applications for enrollment this fall, with charter schools receiving a record-high number of applicants.
Six candidates are vying to win the Democratic primary, while five are contending for the Republican nomination. The primary is set for June 10.
Newark district and charter schools received more than 10,000 applications for enrollment this fall, with charter schools receiving a record-high number of applicants.
Six candidates are vying to win the Democratic primary, while five are contending for the Republican nomination. The primary is set for June 10.
Along the campaign trail, the mayor has been critical of charter schools and called the state’s current school funding system ‘broken.’
The district extended the lease for the Newark School of Architecture and Interior Design by 10 years. But based on revamped deadlines, the school’s gym and auditorium probably won’t be ready by its fall opening date as previously planned.
As the case continues through the courts, the New Jersey Policy Institute wants a judge to consider an expansion to the state’s existing interdistrict school choice program as a remedy to the issues raised.
El nuevo Marco de Alfabetización del estado exige que los distritos escolares realicen pruebas de alfabetización y formación profesional, pero los defensores de la alfabetización temen que las escuelas no estarán preparadas para el otoño.
Students in Newark Public Schools’ middle grades are attending classes in overcrowded buildings that don’t meet state space requirements, a new report finds.
On Saturday, district leaders announced a vacancy on the school board but gave no details about why Dawn Haynes, one of its longest-serving board members, suddenly left her role.
The state’s new Literacy Framework requires school districts to implement literacy screenings and professional development but advocates fear schools won’t be ready by the fall.
Overall, 3.47% of Newark voters participated in the April 15 election, slightly below the turnout among the city’s youth voters.
Students at North Star Academy are exploring career options by understanding how AI could shape the workforce. The lessons provide students with hands-on exercises to learn about AI.
El distrito calificó las declaraciones del legislador de "infundadas e indignantes" y sus llamados "exponen conceptos erróneos profundamente arraigados sobre nuestro distrito y, más generalmente, los distritos escolares urbanos de Nueva Jersey".
Advocates warn that transferring federal special education oversight to another department could weaken enforcement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other disability rights laws, while jeopardizing funding, research, and implementation.
At just 23, Arts High School alum David Daughety is among the youngest candidates elected to the Newark Board of Education after the district returned to local control in 2018.
The district called the lawmaker's statements "baseless and outrageous."
Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer said the state already complies with civil rights laws and therefore isn’t required to sign a certification the federal government wants.
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As of 9:17 p.m. on Tuesday, incumbent Kanileah Anderson and her running mates Louis Maisonave Jr. and David Daughety appeared headed to victory.
Essex County officials said 1,772 teens have registered to vote in the historic April 15 school board election but that number leaves out thousands of teens who were eligible.
The lawsuit from 16 Democratic state attorney generals and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is part of a salvo of legal challenges to the Trump administration’s education directives.
Newark educators and labor unions gathered on Tuesday to protest looming federal funding cuts and warn about their impacts on education, research, and health.
State Department of Education officials say they’re reviewing the latest directive from the Trump administration to determine next steps.
Summer programs are open to all students living in Newark and includes enrichment activities, specialized programs for high schoolers, and mandatory academic programs.
There are 11 candidates running for three seats, as teen voters gear up to vote for the first time in the local school board election.
Newark Public School leaders said the biggest expenses are district salaries, payments to charter schools, and rising costs due to enrollment. They are budgeting conservatively in light of potential changes to federal funding, district leaders say.
Newark Public Schools high school students took part in a football-themed youth mental health summit that provided participants with strategies to tackle mental health challenges for themselves and their peers.
El Houcin Houssam, the Essex County Teacher of the Year for 2024-25, initially wanted to pursue finance. Then he found inspiration in teaching.
Gov. Phil Murphy, Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, and others attended Newark’s School of Data Science and Information Technology to fire up young voters for the April 15 school board election.
During a forum hosted by the Newark NAACP, candidates answered questions about district policies, the board’s role in holding the superintendent accountable, and district funds.
More than 7,000 city youth are eligible to vote in April’s school board election, sparking a mix of enthusiasm and challenges for city leaders tasked with registering and educating young voters.
El aumento de la ayuda a las escuelas públicas de Newark sería alrededor de un 6%, o $75 millones, más que en el actual año fiscal.
City residents will elect three representatives to sit on the nine-member Newark Board of Education during this year’s election, in which 16- and 17-year-olds will vote for the first time.
The American Federation of Teachers held a “Protect Our Kids” national campaign to rally support for public education and protections for programs that fund services for students with disabilities and low-income students.
The Newark Board of Education approved a new five-year agreement for nurses that provides 4.5% annual raises and aligns their workday schedules with district teachers.
The increase in aid for Newark Public Schools would be about 6%, or $75 million, more than the current fiscal year.
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The former and current school board members are disputing a school ethics complaint filed by Newark School of Global Studies principal Nelson Ruiz.