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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Ellen Meets Extraordinary New Jersey Principal Akbar Cook
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Newark Board of Education
9 years
Due to weather/road conditions, all NPS schools will be closed on Tues.,1/26. The Central Office will open at normal time.
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Newark Board of Education
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All schools and the Central Office are closed until March 30, 2020. All before school, after school, evening, weekend activities, and extended classroom experiences are cancelled. Essential Staff required to report will be notified accordingly. Check the website for updates.
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Newark Board of Education
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#NPSPride Congratulations are in order for @_ihmirr_ , a @WeequahicHSFB alum who was drafted this past weekend by the @Vikings as a Wide Receiver! 🏈💪🏽We couldn't be any prouder of this major accomplishment! Go Ihmir! #NewarkPublicSchools #DraftDay2021
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Congratulations to Newark's Teacher of the Year - Tamara Leveridge of Ivy Hill School! Tamara is a proud graduate of Newark's University High School. She was surprised in her classroom yesterday by Supt. Leon! #rasjbaraka #ivyhillschool
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Newark Board of Education
4 years
To our friends over at @weloveuusa , we just want to say Thank You!! The WeLoveU Foundation donated 100 Chromebooks to NPS's @RCES257 today! We're more than grateful. WE Love YOU! 💻🌏🤝 #NewarkPublicSchools #WeLoveUFoundation #BridgingtheDigitalDivide
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Congratulations to our 42 students who scored perfect scores on the PARCC test.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Superintendent and Newark Public Schools Board Members celebrate our NJSLA Perfect Scorers. Yes that means they received 850 on their assessment.
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Newark Board of Education
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#"WHEREPASSIONMEETSPROGRESS" - I was a teacher, administrator, and Principal. HATS OFF TO THE PRINCIPALS, ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS. There is no group more important than are in front of the future of our city, our country, our nation, our world!"
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Congratulations to Devin Mitchell of Thirteenth Avenue School for taking 3rd place in the Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest held at Essex County College. #NBOEhastalent , #smartkids
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Newark Board of Education
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The Newark Board of Education welcomes 10 new principals for the new 2022-2023 school year!
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Due to the severe weather forecast, all NPS schools and the Central Office are closed Wednesday, March 21, 2018. All after school and evening activities have also been canceled, including all professional development and the Newark Board of Education meeting.
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Girls Who Code Founder and CEO Reshma Saujani Hosts Event with Newark Public Schools Superintendent Roger León Celebrating Newark Public Schools Commitment to Tech Education for Girls @GirlsWhoCode
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Newark Board of Education
2 years
Mr. Thaddeus Expose of East Side High School won the Barry Manilow Music Teacher Award! Congratulations, What a fantastic accomplishment!
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Newark Board of Education
2 years
We had ourselves a "FUNky" morning today at Avon Avenue Elementary School where we honored and highlighted the "Godfather of Funk", @george_clinton ! A new band room, in his name - was dedicated to him and unveiled ahead of his big birthday celebration this weekend. 🎊
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Newark Board of Education
9 years
We are currently assessing facility & road conditions, & will share an update on tomorrow's school day as soon as a decision has been made.
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Newark Board of Education
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Newark Board of Education launches the Truancy Task Force and Attendance Counselors Program.
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
SCHOOLS CLOSED: Due to inclement weather all schools are closed Thursday, January 31, 2019. The Central Office is open.
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Newark Board of Education
7 years
Science Park High School Decision Day participants. Congratulations!
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Newark Board of Education
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Check Out NPS Arts High School Grad Michael B. Jordan's 'Emotional' Return to His Hometown to Host 'Black Panther' Screening |
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Superintendent Leon and ED Matthew Brewster instruct Eagle Academy's young scholars on tying a tie for their annual tie ceremony. "Tied to Greatness."
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Due to inclement weather on Monday, December 2, 2019, the Newark Public Schools will have an early dismissal at 1pm with after school activities cancelled. Please plan accordingly. Central Office will remain open following regular hours of operation.
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Newark Board of Education
7 years
SCHOOL CLOSING UPDATE: Due to power outages and on-going hazardous conditions, ALL NPS SCHOOLS WILL NOW BE CLOSED TOMORROW, Thursday, March 8, 2018. The central office will open on a 2-hour delay.
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Newark Board of Education
4 years
Congratulations are in order, as we give a shout-out to TWO Newark Public School students individually who've gone above and beyond to make their communities proud!💪 #NPSPride #NewarkPublicSchools
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Autism Awareness and Education. Let's do this together.
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Newark Board of Education
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Newark Board of Education
9 years
Due to weather/road conditions, all NPS schools will be closed on Mon., Jan 25. The Central Office will have a delayed opening at 10AM.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
#VH1SaveTheMusic and #RealSway celebrate music with gifts for 17 Newark Public Schools in a concert with gifted instruments. Thank you Sway! Thank you Chiho! Thank you Margaret El! Thank you Save The Music Foundation!
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Newark Board of Education
2 years
This morning the @NewYorkRedBulls and @KeanUniversity helped us open up our very own Mini-Pitch at Peshine Avenue Elementary School ⚽️ This is the New York Red Bulls 17th mini-pitch with Newark Public Schools! #NPSPride #NewarkPublicSchools #Redbullsoccer #keanuniversityy
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Newark Board of Education
4 years
Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2020
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Congratulations to the graduates of the Culinary Arts Program. They are headed to Johnson and Wales, Hudson County, Rutgers and more.
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Superintendent Roger Leon welcomes the new Truancy Task Force and Attendance Counselors.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
361 seniors. 3.5 GPA or higher for 4 years. $40 million+ in scholarships. Yes! @rasjbaraka @LamonicaMciver @Mr_Bledsoe @ADorian4Newark @News12NJ
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
NPS, one of 250 schools on the AP Honor Roll. Congratulations Superintendent Leon.
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Due to inclement weather, Newark Public Schools are closed tomorrow, February 12, 2019. The Central Office is also closed (except for essential staff).
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Meet the Special Education Team, headed by Carolyn Granato. Marilyn Mitchell and the team kicked off Autism Awareness Month with performances and information for parents, caretakers and teachers.
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Newark Board of Education
3 years
The Newark Board of Education would like to send our well wishes to @mvolibrary as they reach their 10 Year Anniversary! We thank you for your many contributions over the years, to the students of Newark and their ever-growing imaginations! 📚✨ #NewarkPublicSchools
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Arts HS Student Scholar Xavier Jordan receives the distinguished Student Leadership Award from the Upsilon Phi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Photographed with his mother, former NJ Attorney General Peter C. Harvey & East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green, fellow honorees.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
University High School Class of 2019 Top 25 students. Valedictorian Shanay! #rasjbaraka
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
State and City Officials and Students Cut the Ribbon for the new South Street School.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Update: Congratulations to Devin Mitchell 7th grade student at 13th Avenue School who actually won 1st PLACE in the Oratorical Contest!!! Devin was one of 7 candidates, 4 from Newark Public Schools. #talentedstudent , #newark , #npshas talent
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Congrats 4+ student, honorary Board Member, college-bound future astronaut Bradley Gonmiah! He put the science in Science!
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Newark Board of Education
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Weequahic HS welcomes visitors
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Newark Board of Education
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NJ Commissioner of Education joins Mayor Baraka, NBOE Member A'Dorian Murray Thomas, Central HS Principal and the ED of Early Childhood for First Lady Tammy Murphy's Family Festival! @rasjbaraka @DrLRepollet @ADorian4Newark
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Newark Board of Education
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Actress Tisha Campbell visits students at her alma mater Arts High School!
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Newark Board of Education
4 years
March 31 Update: All schools and the Central Office are closed and will operate virtually until further notice. All before school, after school, evening, weekend activities, and extended classroom experiences are cancelled. Please check our website for all future updates.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
McKinley getting ready to receive families #
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Newark Board of Education
3 years
It is our great honor to recognize the recipient of the 2020-21 "Teacher Of The Year" Award: Ms. Dejanee Martinez! 🌟 #NPSPride #NewarkPublicSchools #TeacherOfTheYear
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Superintendent Leon Presents Expressions of Gratitude to Mayor Baraka for his 25 years of service and Senator Ruiz for her leadership.
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Newark Board of Education
4 years
New Jersey State Board of Education Returns the City of Newark Public Schools to Local Control - Join us on July 1, 2020 at 10:00 am -
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Newark Board of Education
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NBOE, The City, NCLC, United Way, Newark Public Library and other partners launch the 1st ever Citywide FAFSA Challenge #Newark #newarkfafsachallenge
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Autism Awareness Kicks Off Today!
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Newark Board of Education
8 years
SCHOOLS CLOSED: FEBRUARY 9, 2017 Due to severe weather forecast, NPS schools and Central Office are closed Thursday, February 9.
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Superintendent León hosts his 3rd Breakfast with The Superintendent for North Ward parents and students at Elliot Street Elementary School.
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Newark Board of Education
7 years
NPS Unveils First Wheelchair Lift Bus Service for Students
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Panasonic and The Hispanic Heritage Foundation Launch Code as a Second Language in Newark, NJ, to Introduce Students to Needed Tech Skills
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Newark Board of Education
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When a 19-year educational veteran steps down. Thank you Principal Debora Weaver of Lincoln Elementary School.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
A special day of honoring extraordinary students!"
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Newark Board of Education
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR! Ann Street School Performs to congratulate teachers!
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Newark Board of Education
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Preparing students for greatness at NJIT and beyond. Superintendent Leon, Mayor Baraka and President Bloom launched Mayor's Honors Scholars and NJIT/Newark Math Success Initiative. STEM students, get ready, get set, go!
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Newark Board of Education
7 years
SCHOOLS CLOSED: JANUARY 4, 2018 - Due to severe weather forecast, NPS schools and Central Office are closed Thursday, January 4, 2018. All after school and evening activities are also canceled.
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
Newark Board of Education member Asia Norton, ED of Communications Tracy Munford participate in the Holiday event.
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Newark Board of Education
7 years
SCHOOLS CLOSED: MARCH 7, 2018 Due to the severe weather forecast, all NPS schools and the Central Office are closed Wednesday, March 7th, 2018. All after school and evening activities are also canceled.
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Newark Board of Education
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Newark Board of Education
4 years
Don't believe us, just watch! Last week, the NBOE announced that we had adopted a policy to create conservative and sustainable practices within the district. Well, the PROOF is in the pudding! As you can see all of Newark Public Schools have BRONZE certifications! 💪🏽♻️🏆🌏
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
#MYVERYOWNLIBRARY - Deputy Superintendent Dr. Gerald Fitzhugh and Catherine Wilson, ED of United Way of Essex and West Hudson greet NBOE Principals!
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Dr. Yvette Jackson, Dr. Lauren Wells, and Dr. Fitzhugh are presenting to the Teaching and Learning Team. This work is important as we build the academic ecosystem of Superintendent's León Clarity 2020 Plan.
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Newark Board of Education
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Newly Elected Student Representative Andre Ferreira takes the oath of office and begins his term to represent NPS students.
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Newark Board of Education
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NBOE unveils the Barringer High School Law & Public Safety Academy - the William J. Brennan Jr. Court Room.
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Newark Board of Education
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Superintendent Leon meets with guidance counselors to discuss student schedules to ensure they are using the curriculum to ensure student graduation.
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Newark Board of Education
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Superintendent Roger Leon reviews the Keys to the strategic plan Clarity 2020 at the Title I Parent Conference.
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Newark Board of Education
10 years
NHL Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad with tech students @ Science Park. http://t.co/mdUCR9YKMc
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
MALCOLM X SHABAZZ VS HASBROUCK HEIGHTS varsity final football game scheduled for tonight, will be held tomorrow - Saturday, November 17, at 1 PM at Shabazz.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
@Oprah visits Principal Akbar Cook at West Side High School and donates $500,000 to the Lights On Program. In addition, Oprah distributed $50 gift certificates to each of the hundreds of students in attendance!
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Family & Community Engagement Celebrates parents at their annual Parent Appreciation Dinner. Board members Reginald Bledsoe & Yambeli Gomez recognized parents. Pictured with them are Ms.Muniz, ED and CES of Avon Marcus Allen and parents. #weareavon
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
THE TOP TEN! American History High School! @eaglepride07103 @Mr_Bledsoe @ADorian4Newark @LamonicaMciver @rasjbaraka EMORY RUTGERS KEAN UNIV OF NEW HAMPSHIRE RUTGERS NJIT. GO EAGLES - SOAR!
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Newark Board of Education
4 years
Due to the weather-related state of emergency in New Jersey and Newark, all remote learning classes and any school related activities for Thursday, December 17th are cancelled. Central office will remain open. ❄️ #NewarkPublicSchools
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
NPS - More than 1K employees deployed to schools to welcome back our students!
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
West Side HS in partnership with the Alumni Assoc, the Amelior Foundation, Google and Jersey Cares distributes 300 free Christmas trees!
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Newark Board of Education
4 years
Official Newark Board of Education Press Release:
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Dr. Anthony Muhammed, author of "Transforming School Cultures," and moderator of today's Principal Leadership Institute. Dr. Muhammed writes and speaks about inspiring students and staff to being their best. He is globally recognized.
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Newark Board of Education
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Vice Principal Mrs. Sherell Benders-Smith sharing the love of reading to her 3rd Grade students at Belmont Runyon. Happy Dr. Seuss Day!
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Newark Board of Education
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First Day of School! September 4, 2018 Please check with your school for the start time of the school day.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
My VERY OWN LIBRARY kicks off today in Newark with 88K books, 22K kids, 35 schools, 13 author visits with 1300 autographed books! Yes! Thank you authors, thank you Scholastic, Unitrd Way and My Very Own Library! #MVOLIBRARY #HEY_TUSKEGEE #rasjbaraka #constantjazz531 #npspark
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Newark Board of Education
6 years
GIRLS WHO CODE: Newark Girls Who Code, These Girls are on Fire!
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Newark Board of Education
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NPS Launches the Truancy Task Force.
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Newark Board of Education
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Speaker Coughlin, Mayor Baraka, Senator Ruiz, Assemblywomen Speight, Tucker and Pintor-Marin join Board Members Hill, Murray-Thomas and Anderson and Supt. Leon, Principal Cook, teachers and educators to show support for West Side High School.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Teacher Recruitment Fair
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Newark Board of Education
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"I AM THE SOLUTION" The Faces of Newark's Educational Future.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
NJPAC's RAMP CONCERT! 24 Newark Schools, nearly 1,500 students perform! @NJPAC @ADorian4Newark @NJSymphony @VH1SaveTheMusic
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Newark Board of Education
2 years
Calling all of Newark’s most creative. Calling all of Newark’s most compassionate. Calling all of Newark’s future teachers. Your students are waiting for you. Let’s go to work. Visit
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Newark Board of Education
7 years
Over 100 parents, staff and students at Technology High participated in the Strides Against Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 15.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
UNITED WAY's My Very Library kickoff at Ivy Hill School with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Fitzhugh and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Harrington, CEO of United Way Catherine Wilson and the authors.
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Students from the NBOE attended the HBCU College Fair yesterday and walked away with acceptance letters and scholarship awards ranging from $8K to $92K. We are so very proud of all of our students. #NBOEgottalent , #newark #,newarkstudents #hbcucollegefair , #readytolearnandlead
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
Thank you to the Escorts and Ambassador Maywell of Ivy Hill Elementary School along with with Principal Rayam-Johnson and Speech Therapist Ms. Calloway!
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Newark Board of Education
5 years
College Bound! American History HS.
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