https://www.wfae.org/united-states-world/2015-09-21/assessing-the-100-million-upheaval-of-newarks-public-schools
In 2010, Mayor Cory Booker, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg devised a plan to improve Newark's failing schools. Dale...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2020/8/17/21372105/newark-public-schools-reopen-virtual-remote-learning/
In a major reversal, the Newark school district dropped its plans to open classrooms next month; instead, all students will learn remotely at least until Nov....
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https://www.democracynow.org/2015/11/23/newark_mayor_ras_baraka_elected_after
The education system of Newark, New Jersey, has faced years of crisis, with high dropout rates, low-performing schools and a state takeover dating back two...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2021/12/20/22847295/covid-newark-schools-omicron-remote-leon-winter-break/
Rising COVID cases in Newark prompted the district to prepare for the potential switch to remote instruction and start winter break a day early for students.
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https://www.eschoolnews.com/district-management/2010/09/23/newark-nj-schools-to-get-100m-facebook-donation/
Technology News & Innovation in K-12 Education
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https://www.wnyc.org/story/95723-facebook-founder-gives-100-million-newark-schools/
On the same day that a movie based on the life of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg opens in theaters, he will announce a gift of $100 million to Newark...
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https://thegrio.com/2016/03/10/lead-discovery-leads-to-water-fountain-shut-down-in-30-newark-schools/
On Wednesday, Newark ordered 30 schools- almost half of its school buildings- to shut down their water fountains after lead was discovered in the water...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2019/11/8/21109208/two-more-newark-high-schools-get-career-academies-a-crucial-element-of-the-district-s-improvement-pl/
Barringer High School now offers a law and safety program. Students at West Side High School can choose from five business and finance tracks.
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https://www.eschoolnews.com/district-management/2010/11/02/facebook-funded-fix-of-newark-schools-hits-streets/
Technology News & Innovation in K-12 Education
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2019/9/4/21108806/as-schools-open-with-changes-this-week-newark-students-react-to-new-teachers-principals-and-school-p/
Two rows of cars lined the front entrance of Science Park High School at 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday as parents waited to pick up their children after the first day...
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