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Plus, schools spend millions on i-Ready. Parents want proof it works.
May 20, 2026
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Latino Action Network, a plaintiff in the case, had asked for the high court to step in but court officials announced Monday that the justices decided not to weigh in yet.
May 13, 2026
Teach For America New Jersey gathered Newark leaders to address the urgent goal of ensuring every child in the state reads on grade level.
May 6, 2026
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A tiny fraction of city residents control the outcome of its school board elections every year. And they keep picking the same people.
Apr 29, 2026
Incumbent Hasani Council and his running mates Quamid Childs, Mark Comesañas, and Jordy Nivar headed to victory on Tuesday night, according to preliminary results.
Apr 22, 2026
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.
Apr 20, 2026
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?
Apr 15, 2026
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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.
Apr 8, 2026
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.
Apr 1, 2026
