Anniversary celebration honors 1956 establishment of new school and nation’s first graduate program in psychiatric-mental health nursing
New Jersey provides 82.7 percent of the district’s general funds through state aid. Newark is in line to receive $1.38 billion.
Administrators say the new school would help alleviate chronic overcrowding in the neighborhood, which will soon see a new skyscraper.
"It is so great that in the middle of Women’s History Month, these young women made history."
Experts say that a decrease in school aid – or even a flat number – can trigger an increase in property taxes for a town’s homeowners.
Activists want the district to dump a company that allegedly contracts with ICE. It’s not so simple, school administrators say – here’s why.
The teachers were selected to pursue one of the highest honors in the teaching profession, district administrators said.
One of the high-achieving teens plans to study neuroscience. Another is preparing for a finance career.
The New Jersey Department of Education greenlighted the renewal of five charter schools in Newark, a report says.
Newark public school students delivered standout performances at the Lexington Winter Invitational Debate Tournament.
Big ideas, innovation and teamwork took center stage as Newark Public Schools hosted its annual districtwide robotics competition.
A state law that regulates what school board members are allowed to discuss in public also has a dark side, critics say.
The students will attend Cornell, Brown and Columbia. Here's what they will be studying.
All New York and Pennsylvania applicants offered admission are automatically considered.
José Fuentes is among 11 senior education leaders nationwide who were chosen.
New Media High School will be located near Lionsgate Studios' in-development movie studio.
Roger León's two-year extension initially didn't have enough votes for approval.
A delegation from Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib College for Knowledge visits U.S. to promote collaborative agreement
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.