Black and Latino voters in Newark support public charter schools 3-to-1
Inspired Growing’s indoor aeroponic farms now operate in 13 Newark public schools.
Attendees voiced concerns about racism, bullying, student achievement, overcrowding and other issues.
The board voted against granting León a new, two-year extension.
The school will prepare local Newark students for careers in the building industry.
These “phenomenal young women” who plan to pursue law careers recently earned an award for their efforts in Newark.
More than 500 Newark families came together for an afternoon of free backpacks, school supplies and community resources.
Newark school officials recapped some encouraging statistics at an annual convocation ceremony. Several students performed at the event.
Convocation is an annual rite of passage that marks the start of the school year and welcomes new students to Rutgers-Newark.
Hundreds of Rutgers Law School students recently began their academic journeys in New Jersey.
The Newark Public School District has been awarded a $250,000 grant to plant trees at 10 local schools.
Attendance numbers have become a concern in Newark and other NJ cities in recent years. Here's the latest update from school officials.
It’s never too early to plan for a college education. A new grant program will give thousands of Newark students a running start.
There is still “much to do” in New Jersey’s largest school district. But for now, a local milestone is cause for celebration, officials say.
A great education in Newark begins with a simple step, advocates say: getting enrolled for a new school year.
A teacher from Newark recently earned an award for leadership in the classroom – with the aid of some thankful students.
Six new principals were recently appointed in the Newark Public School District. Learn more about each here.
After finding success in the pharmaceutical industry, a Newark public school alum returned to honor one of his most influential teachers.
When Miguel Rodriguez Bermudez walked onto the stage to accept his high school diploma, he also got a surprise: a $74,000 per year contract.
VIDEO: “It’s important that everybody knows what Newark is doing,” this high-achieving local teacher says.
The designation marks a historic first for New Horizons Community Charter School.
The number of Newark Public Schools students proficient in at least two languages is "skyrocketing," administrators said.
Tonya Smith-Jackson said she is inspired by her parents’ belief in education as a pathway to “liberation, meaning and purpose.”
Jonathan Koch, a teacher in Newark, grew up watching “Bill Nye the Science Guy” as a boy in Cedar Grove.
Davine Floy is one of four New Jersey high school teachers who will be honored during Princeton University’s commencement.
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.
The updated library incorporates AI-powered tools, virtual tours and expanded access to digital and print materials.
The largest school district in New Jersey now has its first elementary school dedicated solely to serving students with autism.
The award-winning Egyptian-American creator, actor, producer, director and comedian will be the keynote speaker at Rutgers-Newark.
Here are this year’s ceremony details.
These ambitious Newark teens from the Class of 2025 have earned their way into some of the most prestigious colleges in the nation.
A New Jersey teen has achieved a rare academic milestone: acceptance to seven of the nation’s eight Ivy League universities.
“Samuel Da Silva is an exceptional young man whose humility, curiosity and quiet determination have always set him apart.”
Each state champion received The Governor’s Medal, a proclamation from the governor and a scholarship.
The largest public school district in New Jersey is hammering out its annual spending plan. Here’s where things stand.
“Their success is a powerful reflection of the talent, determination and excellence that defines Newark Public Schools.”
Michael Ogbinaka of Essex County College is among the semifinalists for the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
A high school student died of cancer days before the ceremony naming her as an "unsung hero."
It didn’t take El Houcin Houssam long to make a name for himself in the world of education.
The Trump Administration is aiming a “wrecking ball” at public schools, these New Jersey educators and elected officials say.