The public hearing to discuss and vote on extending Superintendent Roger León’s contract is not listed on the district’s website, but is scheduled to take place in September.

The state education board certified Newark Public Schools’ compliance with meeting state standards, after two years of dismal student outcomes on standardized tests.

Three school board members could be blocked from participating in Superintendent Roger León’s contract extension decisions because of relatives employed by the district.

The school board will consider extending Superintendent Roger León's contract to 2030 at its Aug. 21 meeting, according to a letter sent to Essex County Superintendent Joseph Zarra.

The district settled with ex-school board member Dawn Haynes and her daughter, Chalkbeat has learned, but continues to keep details of the agreement and reasons for Haynes’ departure quiet.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law requiring public schools to provide parents with a written statement of items to be discussed at an annual Individualized Education Program meeting for students with disabilities.

Newark’s public school buildings are among the oldest in the state, with many dating back to the 1920s and in need of major repairs.

El Departamento de Justicia de Biden encontró problemas pendientes en el programa de aprendizaje de inglés de Newark, pero bajo Trump, la supervisión federal se detuvo sin decir si se resolvieron.

The money funds programs that support English language learners, tutoring, STEM education, before- and after-school services, summer school, and teacher training.

Newark Public Schools has appointed district vice principals, two from the outside, to step into a principal role for the first time.