Counselor Comeback

Years after laying them off, Newark brings back attendance workers to track down absent students
Newark

14 hours ago

Newark Enrolls

Newark

February 14, 2019

After changes and challenges, Friday’s deadline to enroll in Newark schools finally arrives

Document Delays

Newark

February 13, 2019

When Newark students want to move from charter to district schools, data does not always follow

Champion of Choice

Newark

February 8, 2019

In Newark, Cory Booker’s most enduring legacy may be city’s spreading charter schools

training day

Newark

January 31, 2019

Newark reading teachers get help from an unlikely source: a charter school network

Local Control

progress report

Newark

January 24, 2019

After a year back in control, Newark’s school board is about to get its first report card

Newark's school board will soon receive a progress report that will help determine whether it keeps control of the district.

Blank Space

Newark

November 12, 2018

In Newark, how did most voters respond to ballot questions about schools? They didn’t.

Nearly 60 percent of Newark voters left the two education ballot questions blank on election day.

Referendum Results

Newark

Updated

Election results: Newark voters stick with an elected school board, NJ voters approve $500 million for schools

Newark voters opted to keep an elected school board, rather than change to one appointed by the mayor.

More Recent Articles

growth plans

Newark

January 23, 2019

Now hiring: Chalkbeat Newark is set to expand

The nonprofit Report for America is helping fund an additional Chalkbeat reporter to cover Newark schools.

Free tuition?

Newark

Updated January 23, 2019

Work here, enroll here: Officials want Newark teachers to send their kids to Newark schools

Superintendent Roger León wants more district employees who live outside the city to enroll their children in Newark schools.

'Clarity 2020'

Newark

January 17, 2019

Superintendent León calls on Newarkers to help shape his plan for city’s schools

Superintendent León unveiled on Wednesday his district strategy, called "NPS Clarity 2020." Now, he's asking community members to weigh in.

six months in

Newark

January 16, 2019

As Newark superintendent makes whirlwind changes, some residents seek ‘clarity’

Superintendent Roger León has made a flurry of changes since starting in July. But some observers still aren't clear about his overall plan.

Inside Chalkbeat

We're listening

Newark

March 6, 2018

What are the Newark education stories you want to read?

Chalkbeat Newark launched on March 1. Now we want to hear from you.

Q&A

Newark

February 2, 2018

Coming soon: Meet Patrick Wall, our reporter in Newark

Chalkbeat Newark launches March 1, just as Newark's schools enter a pivotal new chapter.

new era

Newark

February 1, 2018

‘All eyes are on Newark’: As the city regains control of its schools, a look at what’s to come

A 22-year state takeover of Newark's public schools is over. Now, local decisions about leadership, spending, and more, begin.

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