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November 30, 2021
By Staff Writer at November 30, 2021
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Four Out of Five Newark Students Flunk State Math Test But Superintendent’s ‘Dreams Are Coming True’

“Dreams are coming true” for Newark’s district students, sang Superintendent Roger León at last week’s school board meeting, but that’s only if those dreams don’t […]
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October 29, 2021
By Laura Waters at October 29, 2021
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Q&A: Meet the Team Behind the Local Foundation Pushing for Educational Innovation

Three years ago Kyle Rosenkrans, a first-generation college graduate, civil rights lawyer, law professor, and public policy advocate, founded the Newark-based New Jersey Children’s Foundation.* […]
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October 15, 2021
By Staff Writer at October 15, 2021
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Newark Father and Political Hopeful Launches Petition Demanding Newark Shares Plan for Federal Spending

Oscar James of Newark Truth has launched a campaign demanding that Newark City Public Schools reveal its plans for spending $282 million in federal stimulus […]
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September 30, 2021
By Laura Waters at September 30, 2021
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For the Murphy Administration, Students With Disabilities Are an Afterthought

In New Jersey-and elsewhere–students with disabilities are an afterthought during pandemic schooling. Take 14-year-old Maryah Santos of Newark, whose cognitive impairments make it difficult for […]
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September 14, 2021
By Staff Writer at September 14, 2021
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New Poll: Newark Parents Support Mask/Vaccine Mandates but Share ‘Widespread Concern’ About in-Person Learning

Project Ready, the Newark-based social justice and advocacy group, just released a new poll as Newark students return to in-person instruction. This poll asked 300 […]
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September 9, 2021
By Staff Writer at September 9, 2021
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Newark Public Charter Schools Announce 2021-2022 Reopening ‘Compact’ To Guarantee Safety, High Expectations, and Transparency

As the new school year begins, Newark public charter schools just announced a collective COVID-19 safety pledge to parents, staff, and the greater community. This […]
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