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Good morning, Newark! This is Jessie with Chalkbeat.
Last week, I visited Stefon Bowman’s KIPP BOLD classroom, where students are learning financial skills by setting up their own businesses and profit goals. The curriculum called ‘Financially L.I.T (Luxury Is Teachable) was co-developed by Bowman and helps spark conversations about handling money and saving.
And from Chalkbeat National: School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here’s a look at what’s driving the cuts.
That’s all from me this week! Want to say hi, share feedback, or send us a tip? Email us at [email protected].
Local News
These KIPP fifth graders are learning money management skills so they will never be a ‘brokie’
A new national report tells a complicated story about Newark Public Schools students’ learning and growth
Newark Public Schools’ enrollment falls slightly for the first time since 2019
Around Chalkbeat
School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here’s what’s driving the cuts.
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Philly’s dropout rate is declining. Here’s how the district is keeping kids in class.
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What We’re Reading
Philip's Academy Breaks Ground on New Middle School in Newark Amid Growing Enrollment, TAPinto Newark
NJ Senate panel weighs more school funding stopgaps, New Jersey Monitor
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