“We celebrated Black History Month through invention because so many everyday items we use were created by Black innovators.”
A senior at Newark Vocational High School is Poetry Out Loud’s regional champion of Essex and Union counties.
180 East Side High School seniors qualified for the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy – nearly 70 percent of last year’s total.
Paychecks for teachers in New Jersey’s largest school district will continue to rise. They'll also be spending more time with students.
The highly sought-after scholarship provides full funding to some of the most selective colleges and universities in the country.
Reanah Bultron has made history as the first Newark School of Global Studies student to be accepted to an Ivy League university.
“I see nothing but great things ahead for them,” a supporter said about two college students from Newark and the Oranges.
These high-achieving teens are headed to competitive colleges on a full ride after showing “dedication and perseverance.”
It was a big day of “big ideas” at the district’s third annual Robotics Competition.
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.
Zuri McCune, a senior at Science Park High School, is the Newark Board of Education student representative for the 2024-2025 school year.
“I’m just glad all the hard work paid off,” she said.
“Stable” is the word for the Newark Public School District, according to S&P Global Ratings.
One of the high-achieving students will be headed to Brown University, and the other is going to Amherst College.
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.
The four-day tournament will begin on Dec. 19 at Weequahic High School.
Assistant Superintendent Carolyn Granato earned a nod as Essex County’s 2024 Italian American Educator of the Year.
The program at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School will support students’ personal growth, skill development, and academic achievement.
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.
What a difference a year makes.
West Side High has become known for its innovative student outreach in recent years – including the new “LEO program.”
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently made the stunning announcement that her Yield Giving Foundation was giving $8 million to New Jersey.
One of the cars lost control after the crash and hit a bystander, pinning her against the wall of the school building, prosecutors said.
Lourenco did what no Science Park High School student had ever done: win the New York City Invitational Debate and Speech Tournament.
Newark Vocational High School students learned cooking techniques and got career advice from Guy Mitchell and Chef Michael “Woody” Raber.
The New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association kicked off the third year of its Parent Ambassador Program at an event in Newark.
Millions of pounds of chicken and meat products are being recalled across the U.S. Some may have reached schools in Newark, the USDA says.
The numbers show a success story when it comes to the benefits of “diversity and inclusion,” administrators said.
“As we look back over these 5 decades, we see a tapestry woven with the dreams and achievements of countless students, teachers and staff.”
A student with a bright future was left in a coma after a hit-and-run. Here’s why her family is suing the school district – and others.
Students in the Newark Public School District are gradually improving their performances on state tests, administrators say.
An eager group of young adults in Newark will get a debt-free college education at Rutgers University.
Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting some outstanding educators in New Jersey. Here's one from Newark that deserves applause.
Newark police arrested three teenagers in the wake of a social media threat involving the public school district, authorities said.
Two universities in Newark ranked in the top 100 nationwide on a new list of “Best Colleges” from U.S. News & World Report.
More than 150 children recently got some free school supplies at a “Build-a-Backpack” event in Newark.
More Newark public schools students than ever are taking advanced placement exams – and achieving scores that can lead to college credit.
Newark previously saw “historic delays” that led to a class action lawsuit. Things are looking much better, advocates say.
The Newark School of Fashion and Design has a curriculum powered by Parsons School of Design.