NJCF Blog Post
NJCF CEO Testifies at Newark Municipal Council Education Hearing
New Jersey Children’s Foundation CEO Barbara Martinez was invited to speak at the Municipal Council’s Education Hearing chaired by North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. on April 22, 2025. She highlighted 10 district and charter schools that outperformed the state average in literacy, telling committee members that these schools are proving what Newark students can…Read More…
Lessons Learned From Two Years of Running a Common Enrollment System for Newark Charters
Now that we are in our third year of running a common enrollment system that serves over 20,000 charter students in the City of Newark, we are ready to share our data, what we’ve learned, and what we’re looking forward to in the future. First, let’s remember what we aimed to do when we started:…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…