Biliteracy Is 'Skyrocketing' Among Newark Public School Students, District Says

The number of Newark Public Schools students proficient in at least two languages is "skyrocketing," administrators said.

New Chancellor At Rutgers-Newark Will Take Reins In August

Tonya Smith-Jackson said she is inspired by her parents’ belief in education as a pathway to “liberation, meaning and purpose.”

Award-Winning New Jersey Teacher Gets Visit From TV Icon Bill Nye

Jonathan Koch, a teacher in Newark, grew up watching “Bill Nye the Science Guy” as a boy in Cedar Grove.

Newark Educator Wins Princeton Prize For Distinguished Secondary School Teaching

Davine Floy is one of four New Jersey high school teachers who will be honored during Princeton University’s commencement.

Newark College Grad Recognized For Academic Achievements

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

Essex County College Renovates MLK Library, Learning Center

The updated library incorporates AI-powered tools, virtual tours and expanded access to digital and print materials.

Landmark School For Kids With Autism Opens In Newark

The largest school district in New Jersey now has its first elementary school dedicated solely to serving students with autism.

Rutgers-Newark Commencement Will Feature Ramy Youssef

The award-winning Egyptian-American creator, actor, producer, director and comedian will be the keynote speaker at Rutgers-Newark.

Speakers Named For 2025 Commencement At NJIT In Newark

Here are this year’s ceremony details.

Newark High Schools Keep Turning Out Ivy League Success Stories

These ambitious Newark teens from the Class of 2025 have earned their way into some of the most prestigious colleges in the nation.

Newark Teen Accepted To Nearly Every Ivy League University

A New Jersey teen has achieved a rare academic milestone: acceptance to seven of the nation’s eight Ivy League universities.

Newark Teen Earns 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Ivy League Scholarship

“Samuel Da Silva is an exceptional young man whose humility, curiosity and quiet determination have always set him apart.”

Newark School Speech, Debate Teams Win 5 State Championships

Each state champion received The Governor’s Medal, a proclamation from the governor and a scholarship.

$1.5B Newark School Budget Proposed: See Early Details (VIDEO)

The largest public school district in New Jersey is hammering out its annual spending plan. Here’s where things stand.

Newark Vocational Students Earn Medals At Leadership Conference

“Their success is a powerful reflection of the talent, determination and excellence that defines Newark Public Schools.”

Essex College Student Is Semifinalist For Competitive Scholarship

Michael Ogbinaka of Essex County College is among the semifinalists for the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Technology High School Student's 'Unsung Heroism' Stands Out Among Essex County's Honorees

A high school student died of cancer days before the ceremony naming her as an "unsung hero."

Acclaimed Newark Math Teacher Honored At Montclair State Event

It didn’t take El Houcin Houssam long to make a name for himself in the world of education.

Protest Against Trump In Newark: ‘No School Cuts,’ Educators Demand

The Trump Administration is aiming a “wrecking ball” at public schools, these New Jersey educators and elected officials say.

How Much State Aid For Newark Schools? NJ Releases Totals

Some school districts will see more state aid, others will lose funding. Here are the 2025-2026 numbers for Newark.

School Nurses In Newark Will Get Raises Under New Contract

“Our nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of our students every day,” a district official said.

Young Newark Students Hold Science Fair For Black History Month

“We celebrated Black History Month through invention because so many everyday items we use were created by Black innovators.”

Newark Vocational High School Student Is State Finalist In Poetry Competition

A senior at Newark Vocational High School is Poetry Out Loud’s regional champion of Essex and Union counties.

Newark High School Sees Big Jump In Biliteracy

180 East Side High School seniors qualified for the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy – nearly 70 percent of last year’s total.

Newark Teachers Will Get More Money, Extra Time With Students

Paychecks for teachers in New Jersey’s largest school district will continue to rise. They'll also be spending more time with students.

Gray Bees Shine In Newark: 6 Students Earn QuestBridge Scholarships

The highly sought-after scholarship provides full funding to some of the most selective colleges and universities in the country.

Newark School Of Global Studies Senior Accepted To Columbia University

Reanah Bultron has made history as the first Newark School of Global Studies student to be accepted to an Ivy League university.

Essex County College Students Earn Spot On All-Academic Team

“I see nothing but great things ahead for them,” a supporter said about two college students from Newark and the Oranges.

2 Bard High School Seniors Earn Full College Scholarships In Newark

These high-achieving teens are headed to competitive colleges on a full ride after showing “dedication and perseverance.”

Newark Students Showcase Creativity At Robotics Competition

It was a big day of “big ideas” at the district’s third annual Robotics Competition.

3 Newark Students Earn Scholarships To Prestigious Colleges

These star students from the Ironbound section of the city are heading to some of the top universities in the nation on a full scholarship.

Meet The New Student Representative On The Newark Board Of Education

Zuri McCune, a senior at Science Park High School, is the Newark Board of Education student representative for the 2024-2025 school year.

Newark High School Student Earns Full Ride To Ivy League College

“I’m just glad all the hard work paid off,” she said.

Bond Rating Rises For Newark Schools: ‘Shot In Arm,’ Official Says

“Stable” is the word for the Newark Public School District, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Science Park High Students Earn Full College Scholarships In Newark

One of the high-achieving students will be headed to Brown University, and the other is going to Amherst College.

Newark Teen Earns Questbridge Scholarship To Wesleyan University

David Sawacha was 9-years-old when he came to the U.S. from Nigeria. He is an inspiration for other students, his principal says.

Newark Schools To Host 'Brick City Showdown High School Basketball Classic'

The four-day tournament will begin on Dec. 19 at Weequahic High School.

Newark School Official Named ‘Italian American Educator Of Year’

Assistant Superintendent Carolyn Granato earned a nod as Essex County’s 2024 Italian American Educator of the Year.

Newark Charter School Partners With After-School All-Stars

The program at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School will support students’ personal growth, skill development, and academic achievement.

South Korean Students Visit Newark High School, Make New Friends

Science High School Busan made a trip to Science Park High School in Newark, learning about a new culture and sharing some of their own.