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Bard High School Early College Newark (BHSEC Newark) opened in September 2011 as a collaboration between Bard College and the Newark Public Schools. BHSEC Newark seeks to demonstrate that an academically rigorous liberal arts program can intellectually engage a diverse group of high school students and better prepare them for success than a traditional high school can. We enable students from underserved middle schools to reach their full intellectual potential and complete a college education.

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Bard News

Principal Dr. Carla Stephens’ Retirement Celebration

June 22, 2023
a “Thank you to all who contributed to this afternoon’s wonderful celebration! I am overflowing–with love, gratitude, humility, grief, and pride. I am going to miss this community so very much and am so blessed to have spent the past 12 years in service in Newark.” – Dr. Carla R. Stephens  
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Students Attend “Leveling the Learning Curve” Conference at Columbia University

May 22, 2023
In early May a group of students from BHSEC Newark attended the “Leveling the Learning Curve: Creating a More Inclusive and Connected University” conference at Columbia University. The purpose of the conference was to explore questions of digital education, equity and access. Participants included leaders from across academia (Bard College/Open Society University Network, Columbia, Dartmouth, eCornell, Stanford, Penn, […]
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Students Speak at NJ Academy of Science 68th Annual Meeting

May 22, 2023
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, BHSEC Newark students: Sydney Ekwe, Ariel Ortiz, Al’Quamir Wharton, Allure Dames, and Kyree Robinson-Banks were Seminar Speaker Leaders at the 68th Annual Meeting of the New Jersey Academy of Science (NJAS). Our professor, Dr. Maria Agapito is the President of the NJAS and a powerful advocate for students learning to […]
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NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Award Winner

May 22, 2023
Congratulations to Oluwakayode Joseph Gbenle for earning a scholarship from NJSIAA: New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association at the State Scholar lunch. “NJSIAA congratulates all scholar-athletes who attended the 30th annual scholar-athlete luncheon on Sunday, May 21st, at the Pines Manor in Edison. 385 senior student-athletes were in attendance and $193,000 in scholarships were awarded. […]
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Peer Mentoring Award Winners

May 22, 2023
Congratulations to Hassane, Anabhayan, and Immanuel for winning Mentor Newark’s Peer Mentoring Award at the first Mentor Newark Awards on Friday, May 19, 2023. Special thanks to Professor Cetoute for all of his hard work as well.
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Mother’s Day Luncheon

May 17, 2023
On Saturday, May 13th at noon, the Class of 2024 hosted a Mother’s Day Luncheon. Tickets included a buffet and a show performed by our BHSEC student dancers. This fundraiser was used to help defray senior expenses (i.e., graduation and prom venues, senior trip, caps & gowns, yearbooks, etc.). The day was filled with love […]
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Attendance Matters Parent Workshop
10/05/2023
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Open House 11am-1pm
10/07/2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Indigenous People’s Day
10/09/2023
All Day

Vaccines for Children (VFC) Kick Off Event
10/10/2023
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Free Community Evening at Liberty Science Center
10/11/2023
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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