Mid Year Media Review
Do charter schools increase segregation? Under state regulations, the New Jersey education department is required to answer that question. The agency’s findings could have far-reaching implications, including potentially affecting the … Read More
Now that the latest COVID surge is ebbing and schools have reopened, many Newark students are feeling better. But better isn’t the same as normal. At East Side High School, … Read More
New Jersey has blocked the expansion of three Newark charter schools — North Star Academy, Philip’s Academy, and Roseville Community Charter School — a sign that Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s … Read More
While New Jersey officials fight a lawsuit that would force the state to confront segregation in its schools, a state lawmaker is seeking to sidestep the legal battle and jump-start … Read More
Lashundra Shamburger juggled opposing emotions as she walked her two children to school Tuesday morning. On the one hand, she felt it was time for them to leave their computers … Read More
Eager to expand but unable to afford new construction, the Newark school district is finding creative ways to acquire classroom space. One strategy is to lease vacant buildings that once … Read More
Last Friday, a chilling text message flashed on Vernon King’s phone. It was from his daughter’s high school, Newark Collegiate Academy: A student had brought a loaded gun into the … Read More
When Madison Upshaw showed up to her forensic science class at Newark’s Barringer High School on the first day of school, she found an athletic coach at the front of … Read More
It was the monotony that wore down Aisha Oyediran. She woke up each school day, opened her laptop, stared at the screen — then eat, sleep, repeat. Add the stress … Read More
