A New Jersey elementary school principal has made it his mission to be an exemplar of kindness to his students – even off of school grounds.
Camden Elementary School in Newark runs on the motto, “We Care.” That’s why its principal, Sam Garrison, started a program called Camden Cares.
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Tuesday marked the start of what will likely be a historic year for the state’s largest school district.
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A pair of industrial fans blow in the gymnasium at West Side High School in Newark. A yoga instructor introduces the mountain pose to about one-hundred members of the school’s staff.
The City of Newark is one step closer to regaining local control of its schools after the state’s education commissioner approved the district’s personnel transition plan. At last night’s meeting of the Board of Education, State District Superintendent of Newark Public Schools Christopher Cerf announced that the district’s Personnel Transition Plan has been given official approval by the state’s education commissioner. Cerf, along with BOE Chairperson Marquis-Aquil Lewis, signed the official plan to cheers.
Cambridge, Massachusetts, is known for its cool arts scene, historic architecture and top colleges, but as much as Lucia Couto loves the scenic city that sits on the banks of the Charles River, she hopes for the opportunity to one day return home to Newark. Couto, who recently graduated from Newark’s Arts High School and will be attending Harvard University on a full scholarship this fall, says that she wants to give back to the city that helped her prosper.
The first thing you notice about Robert Clark is his smile, then his energy, as he strides down the halls of LEAD, his new charter high school that will open in September.
With demonstrable progress made — and most of the rancor laid to rest — Newark prepares to resume
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In a few weeks, more than 750 Newark Public School students will be entering second grade better prepared to read proficiently thanks to an innovative program between the district one of the city’s highest performing charter schools.
School control in Newark, N.J., must be followed by full involvement of residents in planning for future of city schools, according to Mayor Ras J. Baraka in a press release from the City of Newark Press Office. Time has shown that the state control has not improved our schools,” said Baraka.
The Newark School District took two huge steps this week, receiving a recommendation from state education Commissioner Kimberley Harrington, and the state Board of Education voting to certify Newark’s school performance reviews.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka applauded a key state Board of Education recommendation to return local control to the Newark school board after more than 20 years of state rule.
The Newark School District took two huge steps this week, receiving a recommendation from state education Commissioner Kimberley Harrington, and the state Board of Education voting to certify Newark’s school performance reviews.
The New Jersey education chief is recommending that Newark’s schools return to local control. Education Commissioner Kimberley Harrington is recommending that the state Board of Education give the school district control over the last two of the five areas that the state uses to assess districts: instruction and program and governance.
TRENTON — Twenty-two years after being stripped of its autonomy by the state, New Jersey’s largest public school system is on its way to regaining full local control, having received high marks in its latest state evaluation.
New Jersey’s education commissioner has recommended that control of Newark Public Schools be restored to the district.
The recommendation to the state Board of Education came after the school district met two important benchmarks in its most recent performance review, according to NJ Advance Media.
NEWARK — The state Education Commissioner has signaled to the Newark school district it’s finally ready to take full control of its schools.
The move is a pivotal step toward giving the Newark School Advisory Board the power to hire and fire its own schools chief.
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NEWARK — It’s been more than 20 years since the state took the reins of Newark’s public school system, choosing its succession of superintendents and making decisions on staffing, instruction and budgeting. But next school year, the School Advisory Board is expected to shed its enfeebling title and become a fully-functioning board with the power to hire and fire its own chief of schools — governance of Newark’s 65 public schools will finally return to local control.
NEWARK, NJ – From The Newark Public Schools: Newark Public Schools (NPS) opened the Family Support Center on July 10 to assist families who are still looking for a school placement for the 2017-18 school year. The district reports a significant drop in those visiting the family support center during the opening weeks this year, as well as a smoother process and shorter wait times for those families who visit for enrollment support.
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NEWARK, NJ — Malcolm X Shabazz High School’s 2017 valedictorian has some words of wisdom for the Newark community: “It’s impossible to be a resilient and compassionate person without knowing how to embrace humanity.” Those are the words of Kim Boerrigter, who recently graduated at the top of her class and will attend Harvard University on a full scholarship this September to get cracking on her dream of becoming a “scientist who is a woman of color.”
Program organized by Akbar Cook, vice principal at the West Side High School looks to keep youths off the street and safe at night.
WHO: Assistant Superintendent Mitch Center, Principal Frederick Chatman, students, parents, and school administrators
WHAT: Since 2006, as a way to convey the legacy of the school’s namesake to its students, the Harriet Tubman Blue Ribbon School has created an annual historic reenactment of the antislavery icon’s life story and the journey along the Underground Railroad that led thousands of escaped slaves to freedom. Now in its 9th year, the reenactment has progressively grown into an elaborate “living exhibit,” engaging the students through an interactive performance. Beginning in the Principal’s office with a film screening about Harriet Tubman and ending with a play in the cafeteria, featuring a range of historically significant African Americans, the production journeys through the school building, engaging the students along the way.
WHERE: Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 504 South 10th Street, Newark, NJ 07103
WHEN: Friday, March 7, 2014 at 9:30AM and 1:30PM. Each production lasts approximately 1 hour.
Newark, NJ, January 6, 2014 – Newark Public Schools and the Chad School Foundation will join together on Monday, January 13 from 12:45 p.m.- 2:15 p.m. for a special event, titled Voyages on the Black Atlantic, which will take place at Science Park High School, 260Norfolk Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
More than 500 students from American History High School, Arts High School and Science Park High School will participate in a music history lesson that will take them from Africa to Rio de Janeiro, New Orleans and Havana. They will follow the trail of the Tresillo, a three-note West African rhythm that can be found in modern music and at Mardi Gras events. Demonstrating the musical journey will be Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient,Rock Hall of Fame inductee and Allman Brothers band co-founder Jaimoe, along with his Jasssz Band,which includes two Blues Hall of Fame members, and musicians and singers from Brazil and New Orleans. Student musicians will participate in the grand finale of the event, which is curated by musician Paul Lieberman.
Chad School Foundation Executive Director Reginald Lewis said of sponsoring the event, “Voyages onthe Black Atlantic is a rare cultural and music education opportunity for Newark students. So many of our young people are unaware of the enormous influence of African rhythms found in music genres around the world.We are very pleased to sponsor this program.”
WHO: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient,Rock Hall of Fame inductee and Allman Brothers band co-founder Jaimoe, his Jasssz Band, musicians and singers from Brazil and New Orleans
WHAT: Voyages on the Black Atlantic
WHEN: Monday, January 13,12:45 p.m. -2:15 p.m.
WHERE: Science Park High School, 260 Norfolk Street, Newark, NJ 07102