This year, Nelson Mandela Elementary School will commence its operations, servicing students from Pre-Kindergarten to Third-Grade. The school gained full approval from the Nelson Mandela Foundation and is the only public school in the region named after Nelson Mandela. The primary objective of Nelson Mandela Elementary School is to instill leadership qualities in young minds, fostering compassion through a multicultural and inclusive education while paying homage to the legacy of Nelson Mandela. In line with this vision, Nelson Mandela Elementary School will commence its operations this September, welcoming families and serving the Newark community for generations to come. For enrollment information, go to Newarkenrolls.org.

Nelson Mandela Elementary School will be under the leadership of Ryan D. Silver, a Newark native and a graduate of Arts High School. Mr. Silver has thirteen years of teaching and leadership experience in Newark and New York City before assuming the role of a school leader in the South Bronx. He has pursued education, law, and policy studies at Rutgers University, Kean University, and Harvard's Graduate School of Education. Let's go to Work!