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#CharterStrong is a coalition of advocacy groups that seeks to educate families about the benefits of Newark’s public charter schools.
Newark's public charter schools, which are free, public, and open to all, are providing a world-class education to nearly 21,000 students in the city.
If you are interested in learning more about whether a charter school is right for your family, click here.
If you're ready to enroll, visit NewarkCommonApp.org
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Uncommon Newark - North Star Academy students performed way higher than the New Jersey state average in literacy! Find out how they did it by listening to North Star`s Director of Operations Jennifer Da Silva on ABC7`s Tiempo.
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https://ow.ly/Z0aL50QsFMe
This weekend, a great group of Newark community partners and charter schools are hosting a Winter Coat Pop-Up Shop at KIPP Seek Academy to offer free coats and winter accessories to families citywide. #CharterStrong
"Camden is a great example of what happens when state and local leaders put egos aside and come together to plan for a future that puts students and community members first.”
https://www.roi-nj.com/2023/11/14/education/in-camden-new-schools-are-changing-environment-and-opportunity-around-education/
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Last week, Passaic Arts and Science Charter School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly renovated 2-4 Elementary campus, signaling "a new chapter in educational excellence."
https://njedreport.com/passaic-arts-and-science-charter-elementary-school-celebrates-successful-grand-opening/
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Happening TONIGHT at North Star Academy Clinton Hill - a free literacy masterclass. Tonight`s class is open to all families of preschoolers and includes childcare, dinner, a book giveaway, and literacy-at-home resources.
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/newark/sections/education/articles/north-star-academy-offering-masterclass-in-literacy-for-families-of-preschoolers
Thank you, North Star!
Foundation Academies scholars are now gaining entrepreneurship and career opportunities in the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey’s “I AM” Youth Leadership Program.
Read more about the fantastic program: https://ow.ly/pQs050Q34oA
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❗Today at noon, Brick Education Network is hosting a webinar about efforts in workforce development in historically disadvantaged communities and the creative, high-impact solutions to fill those needs. ❗
RSVP here: https://ow.ly/sEMO50Q09Wx
Congratulations to Central Jersey College Prep, who was named to the AP’s school Honor Roll! This shows that "no matter your zip code or economic affiliation, every student can succeed if provided with the right environment and strong programs."
https://ow.ly/O1U650PZMoB
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