Newark families can now apply to Newark Public Schools’ free summer programs for students in elementary, middle, and high school. Registration for summer programs began on April 1 and closes on ...

Newark became the first city in New Jersey last year to lower the voting age to 16 for school board elections. But, the youth vote was delayed until the 2025 election due to voter registration ...

Next school year, Newark Public Schools will also receive an additional $75 million in funding from New Jersey, making up 84.2% of the district’s budget. City taxes make up 9.1%, ...

NEWARK, N.J. -- Tuesday marked the first day of school in Newark, New Jersey, and there are some big changes in place this year. All 39,000 students across the district's 63 public schools will ...

All 40,000 Newark Public School students will have more time for instruction and tutoring because of the new schedule. Newark elementary schools will now start at 8:15 a.m. and end at 3:05 p.m.