Announcing Newark Trust's 2018 Board of Education Candidates Forum

Welcome to the Newark Trust for Education's Countdown to the 2018 School Board Election!!

Three seats on the Newark Public Schools Board of Education are open for election as the board moves beyond advisory capacity. Tuesday, April 17^th marks the first election in over two decades in which candidates vie for a seat on a fully empowered Board of Education. During this significant occasion in Newark’s history, 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.

NPS Superintendent Search, How to Get Involved

As the Board of Education begins the process of searching for the first Superintendent of the Newark Public Schools to be hired under full local control, they recognize the importance of capturing multiple perspectives. As an initial step in the process, the search committee is seeking input from the Newark community on the desired characteristics and skills sought after in the next Superintendent.

New Grant Opportunity!

Newark Trust for Education is pleased to partner with the Victoria Foundation, Newark Arts Education Roundtable, Newark Thrives! and Schools That Can Newark for this exciting grant opportunity open to charter and traditional public schools. All Newark traditional and charter public schools who participate in Newark Enrolls are invited to submit an LOI for grant funding by February 14th.

Click here or details.

Giving Thanks

ANNOUNCEMENT: 2017-2018 RFP for Funders Collaborative Grants

As a part of our commitment to creating Safe, Supportive and Effective schools, The Newark Trust for Education is currently accepting applications for the 2017-2018 academic year from eligible schools interested in receiving funds to strengthen and improve social-emotional learning (SEL) programs and/or create trauma-sensitive environments. Download the complete RFP and guidelines, and background information on SEL and trauma-sensitive environments below.

Download Funders' Collaborative 2017-2018 RFP & Guidelines

Download SEL and Trauma-Sensitive Environments Background

For further information and for a copy of the application materials, please RSVP to attend our Technical Assistance Workshop by clicking here.

If you cannot attend the workshop and are interested in applying, please send an e-mail Stephanie Parry at [email protected] for additional information.

Developing Creative Minds: A City-Wide Arts Education Summit

On Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 9 AM – 3 PM, The Newark Arts Education Roundtable (NAER) will present Developing Creative Minds: A City-Wide Arts Education Summit designed for the Newark community to learn about city-wide arts opportunities and initiatives. Recommended for persons of all ages, the summit will feature performances from Newark students, arts workshops for children and teens presented by NAER member organizations, and key advocacy discussions facilitated by the New Jersey Arts Education Partnership, NJ Arts Census and more.  

Special guests include keynote speaker Dr. Bettina Love, an award winning author, professor, researcher and founder of Real Talk: Hip Hop Education for Social Justice who will hold a Q & A session with Newark youth, following her keynote. 

SECOND ANNUAL RUTGERS-NEWARK CONFERENCE ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND JUVENILE JUSTICE -- FRIDAY, JUNE 9!

Rutgers-Newark announces the Second Annual Conference on Youth Development and Juvenile Justice on Friday, June 9^th, 8:30am to 5:00pm. This year’s conference boasts an engaging and informative set of presentations, including a talk on juvenile interrogation by Professor Steven Drizin (of "Making a Murderer"); a talk on mental health and trauma screening in the juvenile justice system by Professor Keith Cruise and a presentation plus special announcement on juvenile justice reform in New Jersey from Dr. Jennifer Lebaron.

The conference will be held on the campus of Rutgers University-Newark on Friday, June 9. Discounted parking is available, and the registration package includes breakfast snacks and lunch!

For more information and to register, click here.

Any questions or concerns may be directed to Rutgers program assistant, Sheila Solano, at [email protected] or 973-353-3932.

Show Your Power, Cast Your Vote in the Newark School Board Election

The Newark Trust for Education believes in the power of community; the power of individuals to inform decisions that impact the day-to-day learning lives of our young people. Have your voices heard in selecting the three new members of Newark’s School Advisory Board tomorrow, April 25, 2017, election day.  

The City is facing a critical moment in determining who will host the educational conversation in Newark that will inform our movement into a new era, an era of local control. Do not be left out. Vote tomorrow.

Read more about the candidates at Newark Trust for Education’s Campaign Central.  
Listen to the podcast of the candidates forum by clicking here.

Join Our Upcoming Community Forums: March 25th & 27th

Join us on March 25th or March 27th as we gear up for the April 5th NPS Advisory Board Forum! These smaller forums are designed to provide community members an opportunity to:

• Give feedback on information presented during the Mayor's community conversations on the return to local control.
• Inform questions for NPS Advisory Board candidates.
• Inform recommendation to the Mayor and NPS Advisory Board chair.

Campaign Central -- Information about NPS School Board Elections

Welcome to the Newark Trust for Education's Countdown to an Election

On Tuesday, April 25th, the residents of Newark will have the opportunity to shape the future of public education for all of our children.

Three seats on the Newark Public Schools Advisory Board are open for election. 

Fifteen candidates are running.

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

December 22nd Newark Trust Newswire: Education News You Can Use

In local K-12 education news this week, Newark students participated in an international event which deepened their computer science knowledge. Regionally, Trenton, Camden, and Jersey City all made the headlines, while national news focused on alphabet soup: ESSA and SROs. 

December 14th Newark Trust Newswire: Education News You Can Use

This week in K-12 education news, Newark schools made headlines for filing a class action lawsuit against FieldTurf on behalf of 100 public and private schools and municipalities in the state. Regionally, New Jersey’s state Board of Education made the headlines in multiple stories, while national stories focused on international test scores and special education.

December 6th Newark Trust Newswire: Education News You Can Use

In local K-12 news this week, stories focused on the importance of parent advocates. Regionally, school policing was a hot topic, while national stories continued to ponder the effects of the upcoming administration on education and civil rights policy.

November 15th Newark Trust Newswire: Education News You Can Use

In a week that included Donald Trump’s surprise win for the presidency, national education issues dominated headlines. Trump had very little to say about education during his campaign, leaving educators to surmise what the next four years may bring.

November 9th Newark Trust Newswire: Education News You Can Use

In local K-12 education news last week, Newark announced a number of high-profile initiatives aimed at re-engaging disengaged youths and increasing access to educational and job training programs. PARCC scores dominated regional news, while national news examined black teachers through a variety of different lenses.