Newark Public Schools

Abdul and Bryan are two Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology students who first met in the second grade. Now, they have been accepted to Brown University. See Michelle Charlesworth's outstanding story on abc7NY. https://lnkd.in/ertqRJEk

Congratulations to the Malcolm X Shabazz High School Robotics Team, who achieved a very big win in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Many thanks to Toni Yates and the @abc7ny team for their story. https://lnkd.in/eyW6P2k6

Friday the 13th turned out to be a lucky day for University High School senior Jade Peralta. Jade was surprised during a video call with life-changing news — she earned a FULL scholarship to Bentley University as a First Generation President Scholar! From a self-described shy freshman to president of her school’s award-winning Speech & Debate Team, Jade’s journey is a powerful example of what hard work, confidence, and determination can achieve.

We're thrilled to see our Arts High School coaches and teachers featured in Vanity Fair magazine on the heels of Michael B. Jordan's Best Actor Oscar win! tps://https://lnkd.in/d237qy4F

Many thanks to Elizabeth Meryl Rosner for her outstanding story in PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com about the people who knew Michael B. Jordan as a student at Arts High School. We are all immensely proud of his nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. The entire City of Newark will be rooting for him tonight!! https://lnkd.in/eqW3ZYHc

Michael B. Jordan has always shown his pride in being from Newark and an alum of Arts High School. Anthony Johnson’s story shows a few of the people who are proud of him – for his Best Actor nomination at the Oscars, as well as his kindness and work ethic he has shown since they knew him as a high school student. Good luck tomorrow night, Mr. Jordan! The City of Newark is rooting for you! https://lnkd.in/eburFz9f

Newark Public Schools was proud to have a team of outstanding leaders present this week at the New Jersey Association of School Administrators' 9th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference. Dr. Samantha Lott-Velez, Assistant Superintendent, joined principals Karla Venezia (Louisa A. Spencer School), Dorrice Rayam-Johnson (Ivy Hill Elementary School), and Ashley Jiles (Speedway Avenue School) to present, “Driving Student Success: Lessons from High-Impact Principals.” The session highlighted how strong instructional leadership, intentional school systems, and data-driven decision-making can lead to measurable gains in student achievement and attendance. Last month, the same group of leaders presented at the Nurturing Greatness Summit hosted by Principal Baruti Kafele and the TESO Consulting Group. We’re proud of these Newark Public Schools leaders for sharing their expertise and helping advance the conversation about effective school leadership. #NewarkPublicSchools #EducationalLeadership #WomenInLeadership

Superintendent León was honored to join a panel discussion titled “Urban Superintendents on Leading, Lasting, & Learning” at SXSW EDU this week. Thank you to Raymond Hart, Executive Director of the Council of the Great City Schools, for convening this important conversation, and to fellow panelists Aleesia Johnson, Ed.D., Superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools, and Gabriella Duran-Blakey, Ed.D., Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools. The discussion highlighted the leadership, innovation, and collaboration required to serve students in America’s urban school districts—and the shared commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Your offer is waiting! Don’t miss our Spring District-Wide Job Fair – connect with our amazing principals, land your dream job, and work with great students! #JobFair #CareerGoals #TeachNewark https://lnkd.in/emNutbCJ

Newark Public Schools proudly kicked off Women’s History Month some very special visitors, including NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill and NJ Education Commissioner Dr. Lily Laux. Governor Sherrill read Parker Looks Up to students in grades 2 through 6 at Michelle Obama Elementary School, followed by a powerful conversation with 16 seniors from Science Park High School about leadership, inspiration, and the future they are building. Superintendent León, Board President Hasani K. Council, Principal LaShanda Gilliam, and other district leaders were also honored to welcome Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, and NJ Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz. This inspiring visit celebrates the start of Women’s History Month and the first day of Read Across America Week, reminding our students, especially our young girls, that their voices, ideas, and dreams matter. Newark Public Schools celebrates the women leading the way, past, present, and future. @govsherrillnj @replamonica @senmteresaruiz @nps_obamaelem