Rather than risk their 16-year-old son’s chance of going to college in the U.S., an immigrant family in Newark is leaving the country on their own terms.
Teachers say they are rethinking lesson plans and routines after immigration arrests and deportation orders rose over the summer in the state.
District leaders say the new rate is the best in district history.
This year’s goals include plans to boost enrollment in AP Seminar, provide more public speaking opportunities for students, and serve as a model for other school districts.
From new leadership to delayed state test results and a new cellphone ban, here’s what to expect for the 2026-27 school year.
The new building will replace a building without windows or a playground that Gateway Academy students currently attend. The network also plans to build a wellness center and affordable housing.
As Newark families prepare to head back to class, local groups across the city are hosting school supply giveaways.
The transition to phone-free schools could reduce distractions and improve academic performance, but there are concerns too.
Hundreds of tutors were ready to work with students this summer, but not that many signed up. Organizers are figuring out why.
This year’s freshman students will be the first class to attend the new school, which will focus on preparing kids for careers in content creation and entertainment.