Mayoral-backed slate takes early lead in Newark school board election
Incumbent Hasani Council and his running mates Quamid Childs, Mark Comesañas, and Jordy Nivar headed to victory on Tuesday night, according to preliminary results.
Nine candidates will pit experience against fresh energy as they face off for four seats in this year's Newark Board of Education election. Here's everything you need to cast your vote.
Newark parents and students want the new school board to focus on these priorities.
Newark voters head to the polls April 21 to elect 4 members to the city school board. Chalkbeat asked parents, students, and advocates: What should the new board prioritize?
Why New Jersey Republicans are asking for Linda McMahon’s help
Republican lawmakers want the state to reject Newark Public Schools' $498 million school lease proposal. They're also calling for more scrutiny of Newark's finances.
Why haven't Newark's East Ward school buildings been replaced?
East Ward schools are, on average, a century old, but finding land, state funding, and environmental concerns have complicated solutions. Plus, find out what's in Newark's new $1.67 billion spending plan.
