Thomas Luna, a former candidate for the board, will take over Norton’s unexpired term.
A large percentage of Newark students are seeing an uphill struggle when it comes to graduating college, a report says.
Saint Vincent Academy in Newark unveiled two new “state-of-the-art” science labs at a dedication ceremony.
LaRhonda Lewis said that she hopes her franchise location in Newark will provide a crucial resource for the city: tutoring.
New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association Hosts Successful Advocacy Training Event
University is one of two schools in New Jersey to receive the honor from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
"Having teachers who look like me at Philip's Academy Charter School has made a huge difference in my school experience," a student said.
The program will help Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students to transition to college.
College students who are neurodivergent face a major hurdle when seeking assistance, a health expert says.
This year's event took place at the NJIT Wellness and Events Center. More than 50 college recruiters were in attendance.
Technology High School is an “example of the greatness of Newark,” an administrator said.
“I knew this day would come but nothing could prepare me for this moment,” Asia Norton wrote.
“Unfortunately, most school educators do not know how to challenge white racial supremacy in the classroom.”
RCCS Thrives: A Promising Start and Holistic Approach to the 2023-24 School Year
The district starts the 2023-24 school year with its lowest number of staff vacancies in the past five years.
The alleged fire code violations were found during a routine inspection at Wilson Avenue School, a report says.
New Jersey’s largest public school district failed to properly investigate sexual harassment involving students for years, authorities say.
The school has full approval from the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and is the only public school in the region named after Nelson Mandela.
The Wilhelmina Holder Student Assistance Emergency Fund was created in honor of a beloved Newark resident and community leader.
There are other encouraging statistics when it comes to diversity in the new class of future attorneys, Rutgers administrators said.
“I know the challenges, and saw great candidates here in Newark fall through the cracks,” a local teacher said.
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaccredited Essex County College, which has campuses in Newark and West Caldwell.
Nancy Cantor will conclude her second term as chancellor of Rutgers-Newark in 2024.
Back-to-school planning has already begun in Newark. Here are some key dates to keep in mind this year.
The numbers are stark: only 19% of Newark’s grade 3 students passed a state reading exam last year. Here’s the plan to turn things around.
Pathways to College is spotlighting these Newark public school students for their creative prowess.
A high school senior in Newark earned an unfathomable 4.625 GPA – and full rides to dozens of the nation’s top colleges.
The merger of the schools in Newark and New Brunswick would create one of the largest public medical schools in the nation.
Collectively, the Newark students earned more than $94 million in college scholarships, administrators said.
Meals will be provided to all children without charge.
The latest Newark Board of Education meeting included an update from Superintendent Roger León about absenteeism numbers in the district.
School officials held a surprise ceremony for Juanita Greene at Newark Vocational High School. Check it out here.
A reputed $2 billion repair plan from the district’s superintendent is getting some blowback from taxpayers in the Brick City, reports say.
Shawn Adler, an English teacher in Newark, has been making waves with his leadership and initiative in the Science Park community.
Roseville Community Charter School has continued to develop its Social Emotional Learning for students following the pandemic.
Jobs for physical therapists are predicted to grow by 17% over the next decade
Thousands of students earned degrees at a ceremony in Newark, which included a speech from Kim Hanemann, the first woman to lead PSE&G.
Wahab Ashraf of Science Park High School nailed down a $5,000 award – and a $3,000 boost for his school’s library.
The class of 2023 has earned more than $16 million in four-year renewable scholarships, Great Oaks Legacy Charter School administrators say.
JerseyCAN will be marking the launch of its New Jersey Legacy of Literacy coalition with a public film screening in Newark.