School control in Newark, N.J., must be followed by full involvement of residents in planning for future of city schools, according to Mayor Ras J. Baraka in a press release from the City of Newark Press Office. Time has shown that the state control has not improved our schools,” said Baraka.
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School enrollment help for Newark residents
School enrollment help for Newark residents
Will Newark regain control of its schools?
The Newark School District took two huge steps this week, receiving a recommendation from state education Commissioner Kimberley Harrington, and the state Board of Education voting to certify Newark’s school performance reviews.
Baraka lauds state Board of Education recommendation for return to local control of Newark schools
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka applauded a key state Board of Education recommendation to return local control to the Newark school board after more than 20 years of state rule.
Will Newark regain control of its schools?
The Newark School District took two huge steps this week, receiving a recommendation from state education Commissioner Kimberley Harrington, and the state Board of Education voting to certify Newark’s school performance reviews.