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NJCF Statement on Recent Charter School News
“Charter schools were born in Newark 28 years ago to allow educators to create and run schools for the benefit of Newark students and families while ensuring that every penny of per-pupil revenue is put to its most impactful use. Since that beginning, Newark charters as a group have achieved better academic results for kids…Read More…
$1M to Accelerate Outcomes for Exceptional Learners
The New Jersey Children’s Foundation (NJCF) puts kids at the forefront of our mission, no matter what school they attend. We support both district and charter schools to help students live better lives and access greater opportunities. That is why we are so excited to announce our biggest grant project yet–a $1 million program entitled…Read More…
NJCF & Mayor Baraka Launch 2024 FAFSA Challenge: Newark vs Camden
[Newark and Camden, NJ – January 23, 2024] Newark Mayor Ras Baraka in partnership with the NJ Children’s Foundation (NJCF) and Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen with the Camden Education Fund (CEF) kicked off the 2024 “FAFSA Challenge,” a friendly competition between their two cities to empower local students and fuel higher education aspirations. The goal…Read More…
NJCF and Newark Schools Join Together to Launch Newark Common App
New Jersey Children’s Foundation And Newark Schools Join Together To Launch Newark Common App New State-of-the-Art Enrollment Portal will Better Serve Newark Families by Providing a Seamless and Transparent Process That Promotes Equity and Access www.NewarkCommonApp.org [Newark, New Jersey – November 3, 2022] The New Jersey Children’s Foundation (NJCF) joined together with school leaders…Read More…