Newark Schools Look To Next Decade After State Oversight Ends

NEWARK, NJ — Now that Newark’s public schools have officially regained local control after nearly a quarter-century of state oversight, what’s the next step? Look to the next decade, officials say.

At their last meeting, the Newark Board of Education approved the district’s 10-year strategic plan, which has been dubbed “The Next Decade: 2020-30.”

The blueprint has six major priorities, administrators said:

• Priority 1: Unified and Aligned Systems
• Priority 2: A Rigorous and Relevant Framework for Curriculum and Instruction
• Priority 3: Strength-Based and Responsive Culture
• Priority 4: Continuous Learning for All
• Priority 5: Integrated System of Supports
• Priority 6: Strong Reciprocal Partnerships

The 10-year strategic plan will springboard off a previous, one-year effort spearheaded by Superintendent Roger León called NPS Clarity 2020, which was put together from strategic plans of his predecessors and new input from the community.

Watch León and the board discuss the 10-year plan at their June meeting below.

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