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Students who will be 16 or older on April 15 can register through March 25 NEWARK, N.J. – As the Newark Board of Education approaches its first election in which the voting age is 16, Newark Public Schools officials today released a video promoting student voter registration. “This is the […]
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Four District High Schools will be represented in Chicago tournament this May NEWARK, N.J. – Students from four district high schools have qualified for the National Catholic Forensic League’s Grand National Tournament, which will be held in Chicago in May. “This is the largest group of students that we have […]
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Newark Public Schools’ officially celebrated Black History Month with an array of stunning theatrical performances presented as “A Black Broadway Review,” by the Aurway Repertory Theater. Musical selections and dramatic scenes were delivered in reverence to the rich history of Black actors, singers, dancers, and writers that have contributed to […]
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From left: Keith Davis, West Side High School Student, and Germard Reed Keith Davis, former NFL player, Rose Bowl champion, and fellow former NFL player Germard Reed visited three Newark high schools to inspire students with powerful messages about dreams, resilience, and overcoming challenges. The visits were organized by the […]
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Newark Board of Education is gearing up for an exciting season of winter sports, following an unforgettable fall athletic season. Student-athletes wrapped up the fall season with remarkable achievements, including numerous state qualifications, sectional championships, and the historic accomplishment of the Malcolm X Shabazz Bulldogs football team making it to […]
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38 teams set to compete in 4-day tournament at Weequahic High School NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Public Schools officials and their partners proudly announced the Brick City Showdown High School Basketball Classic 2024. The 4-day tournament is scheduled to begin on Thursday, December 19th at the District’s historic Weequahic High […]
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The Newark Board of Education played a significant role in the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) exhibit by highlighting the creative talents of students from various schools across the District. The exhibit served as a platform for students to express themselves artistically while demonstrating how arts education fosters creativity, […]
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During the spring of 2024, Newark Board of Education students took the NJSLA and NJGPA state exams. The District is proud to honor 113 students who attained perfect scores on the NJSLA or NJGPA. Among these students, 100 earned a perfect score on the English Language Arts assessment, while 9 […]
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Newark, NJ – Superintendent León proudly introduced the new principals for the 2024-25 school year, stating, “With their passion and perseverance, these principals exemplify how leadership and learning are inseparable.” Superintendent León met with the new cohort of principals, reiterating the importance of effective leadership, such as how informed decision-making […]
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Parenting Partners participate at Luis Munoz Marin The Office of Federal Programs & Grants is excited about the partnership with Parenting Partners. This program highlights Newark Public School’s commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative educational environment. Using a train-the-trainer model, this program aligns with Strategy 4.7 of the Next […]
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