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Covid-19 Family Resources

This week's resources include a temporary rental assistance program, virtual summer arts camp, the Dad Link, upcoming events and more. New resources are indicated by (***).

Trust Matters: NJDOE Parent Survey & More

As the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) continues preparations for the next stages of school opening, hearing from every stakeholder group is a priority. In order to meet the NJDOE’s rapid timeline for reviewing responses they request that all parents of school aged children complete the survey by today, June 8, 2020. Links to the survey in both English and Spanish are included below.

Response Deadline: Today, June 8, 2020

NJDOE Parent Survey (English)
NJDOE Encuesta Para Padres (Espanol)

Trust Matters: Guiding Children Through Tumultuous Times & More

Amid the anxiety and uncertainty induced by the coronavirus, families across the nation continue to grapple with the trauma of violence against people of color. Parents, caregivers and educators are wondering how to talk to young people about racism and police brutality, while trying to maintain their own mental health and wellness, and those of their families. While we do not have all of the answers, here we offer a few articles that include guidance on how to address these tumultuous times with young people—from pre-school to high school.

Covid-19 Family Resources

This week's updates include a temporary rental assistance program announced by Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver, the Newark Board of Education's summer reading list and summer guide to pre-college programs.

Covid-19 Family Resources May 18, 2020

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this week's resources focus on support for mental health maintenance. Now more than ever it's important to make mental health a top priority. This week we've included updates on resources for SEL and mental health, food pantries, free access to the Headspace app and more. (New resources are indicated by *). Resources have also been organized in the following categories for easy navigation:

Activities
Childcare
Community Resource Lists
Food Access
Health & Wellness
Learning Resources
Teaching Resources

Cast Your Vote While There's Still Time

Today, TUESDAY, May 12th is the final day that citizens of Newark will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the three newest members of the Newark Board of Education, a nine-member board that makes important decisions that impact our children's education.

If you have not received a ballot for today's election, you can pick it up in person at the Newark Board of Elections, today through 7:30pm. You may also hand deliver your ballot or drop it in the mail. All ballots post marked with today's date and received by this Thursday, will be counted.

Are You Ready to Cast Your Vote in the 2020 School Board Election?

With just one week until the 2020 Newark School Board election, some Newark residents have yet to receive a ballot.

If you have not received a ballot for the May 12th election, follow these instructions to request a second ballot. Click here to download the Second Ballot Request Form and the Vote by Mail Application.

Next TUESDAY, May 12th is the last day that citizens of Newark will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the three newest members of the Newark Board of Education, a nine-member board that makes important decisions that impact our children's education.

At Campaign Central we provide access to the information you need to make an informed vote. Here you have the opportunity to read our Fact Sheets on pertinent information and meet the candidates hoping to serve our schools and community.

Get involved!

Covid-19 Family Resources May 5, 2020

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, this week's resources focus on support for educators and mental health maintenance. As we celebrate #MentalHealthMonth, we do so during unprecedented and stressful times. Now more than ever it's important to make mental health a top priority.

Trust Matters: Countdown to the 2020 School Board Election & More!

Welcome to the Newark Trust for Education's Countdown to the 2020 School Board Election!

TUESDAY, May 12th is the day that citizens of Newark will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the three newest members of the Newark Board of Education, a nine-member board that makes important decisions that impact our children's education. In just two weeks residents have the opportunity to shape the future of public education for our children.

Your vote does more than impact the leadership of our educational system. Your voice ensures that we work collectively and democratically to address the critical needs of Newark’s students.

Get involved!

Covid-19 Family Resources April 27, 2020

This week we've included updates on resources for distance learning and homework support (indicated by *), access to health and wellness, and upcoming events on stress reduction and connecting education to employment in the age of covid-19. Resources have also been organized in the following categories for easy navigation:

Activities
Childcare
Community Resource Lists
Food Access
Health & Wellness
Learning Resources
Teaching Resources

Register to Vote by Tomorrow April 21st!

TUESDAY, May 12th is the day that citizens of Newark will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the three newest members of the Newark Board of Education, a board that makes important decisions that impact our children's education. Are you registered to vote?

COVID-19 Family Resources April 20, 2020

This week we've included updates on emergency childcare for Essex County's essential workers (indicated by *), an article on Covid-19 testing in Newark, an upcoming event hosted by the Newark Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), and a call to action from Mayor Ras J. Baraka.

Register to Vote by Tomorrow April 21st

May 12th is an Important Day for Our Children's Future. Are you Registered to Vote?

NTE in the News: Online Learning, May 12th School Board Election & More

The Newark Trust for Education's Executive Director, Ronald Chaluisán, shares his views on remote learning and the upcoming School Board Election with WBGO, and NTE's Campaign Central receives a spotlight. Read the articles below.

COVID-19 Family Resources April 14, 2020

The Newark Trust for Education remains committed to providing families with updated resources during the covid-19 pandemic. We will update our website and social media pages with new information and resources as they emerge. Below you'll find two new resources (indicated by *) and information on an event addressing the impact of Covid-19 on students in their own words (happening today at 2pm). Resources include strategies for educators to build connectedness with students and families and a live on-air instructional series for children in grades 3-6.