Newark superintendent boasts urban experience
Arriving in a city with its own brand of bare-knuckle politics, Janey said he has no illusions. He’s heard rumors Mayor Cory Booker, a close friend of Fenty’s, wasn’t his biggest booster.
“Maybe that’s juicy speculation, but, frankly, we are going to have to do things together for the betterment of [...]
Departing Newark school chief always put kids first
The Ledger considers the legacy that Newark schools superintendent Marion Bolden will leave after her departure from the post later this year.
She also is proud of the district’s graduation rate, and decries critics who challenge its legitimacy. Nearly 52 percent of high school students received diplomas in 1999. [...]
Mentor Recalled as an Award Is Given
Mr. Stone, a dynamic educational presence who was revered at Weequahic and credited with turning the school around, died of a heart attack on Nov. 4, a Sunday; he had celebrated his 57th birthday the day before. Ms. Prophete spoke about her mentor when she accepted a medal [...]
Newark schools settle suit over commencement
Newark Public Schools settled a lawsuit filed on behalf of a former Muslim student who was forced to skip his graduation from West Side High School two years ago because it was held in the sanctuary of a Baptist Church.
As a Muslim, Bilal Shareef’s faith prohibited him from entering a [...]
Corzine expected to pick former D.C. schools head for Newark post
Before calling Janey with the offer, Corzine will have a final meeting Friday at Drumthwacket with Newark Mayor Cory Booker to discuss the decision, the sources said. A formal announcement is planned for early next week, they said.
The nomination would next go to the state [...]
ECC graduation scenes
What a cool venue for a graduation ceremony.
Feds give struggling N.J. schools poor marks on tutoring, transfers
One of the key tenants of No Child Left Behind is to provide options for children who are in failing school systems: either they are entitled to receive tutoring, or they should be allowed to transfer to another district.
Neither of these are happening effectively [...]
Three Remain in Running for Newark Schools Post
The Times provides a helpful overview of the search for a new Newark school district superintendent—a $270,000/year position that is at the center of an entrenched political power struggle.
With more school control likely to return to the city from the state, the individual filling this role [...]
Newark Museum Presents Master Classes
Fantastic opportunity for young musicians to work one-on-one with jazz artists at the Newark Museum.
The Newark Museum and WBGO-Jazz 88 will offer free master classes for aspiring jazz musicians, age 13 and older, on June 19 with saxophonist David Murray and July 17 with percussionist Bobby Sanabria, following their [...]
School Reform And Love: Cory Booker
Mayor Booker spoke at the NewSchools Venture Fund conference yesterday and was picked up by This Week in Education. The video of his speech runs about ten minutes.
NSVF supports non- and for-profit “social entrepreneurs” through grants, loans, and equity investments.
Newark mayor Cory Booker gave a version [...]
