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.

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!

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. 

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!

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

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? 

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***

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? 

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.

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. 

***Newark School Board Election Postponed Until May 12th***

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 five new resources (indicated by *), virtual volunteer opportunities and announcement of free childcare for essential workers. Resources include a comprehensive resource guide from the NJ State Police including mental health and crisis hotlines, emergency housing, senior services and more. 

***Newark School Board Election Postponed Until May 12th***