When Newark took its schools back after 25 years, the moment marked the beginning of an era for New Jersey’s largest school system.

Schools aim to reach students missing 10% or more of the year

Blindsided by Trump administration’s decision, 20 districts likely to lose COVID relief funds

The delay is attributed to challenges in connecting the required cabling and wiring through aging school buildings

Superintendent Roger León says 33 of Newark’s oldest schools need replacements and estimates more than $2B is needed for all repairs and upgrades

The ordinance is part of broader movement to loosen the age restriction

‘Segregated’ news project hosts live event to talk about the data and the learning environments of segregated schools in NJ

Demographic data shows some positive trends that the workforce reflects the student body in some schools

Interview: Jessie Gomez, reporter with Chalkbeat Newark

Newark schools opened on a hybrid plan for in-person instruction two days a week.

Roger Leon looks to use the district's past to inform its new direction.

A Harvard study finds significant improvements in student achievement after Newark school reforms.

Opening statements in the bribery trial of New Jersey's senior senator as his attorney clashes with the judge. Nearly a third of former inmates wind ...

After finding elevated levels of lead in the water at 30 schools, the Newark public school system is seeking permission to conduct blood tests on ...

Water testing at several public schools in Newark found elevated levels of lead. The district has shut off all drinking water fountains at the affected ...

Christie's proposed budget would have taxpayers spending an extra billion dollars on public roads, schools and employee pensions. It's citizens' turn to sound off. Small ...

Gov. Christie made his first public appearance since suspending his campaign for president in Newark at a ribbon cutting for Elliott Street School, which is ...

The governor's awkward re-emergence. Christie making an appearance outside the State House for the first time since his failed bet-it-all-on New Hampshire bid for president. ...

Nearly 50 percent of Newark high schoolers missed 18 days or more of school. The district has formed an attendance committee made up of educators ...