Press Releases
New Jersey’s Number One Rank in Academics Is a Mirage.
By, Barbara Martinez Being a Jersey Girl, you would think I would be so proud to hear that New Jersey ranks number one in the nation in academic achievement. Unfortunately, that rank is somewhat of a mirage. Come a little closer so you can see better. As Tim Daly, co-founder of EdNavigator and former President…Read More…
Mayor Baraka did something pretty amazing.
Mayor Baraka did something pretty amazing. The Mayor accepted a challenge from the Mayor of Camden. The challenge was this: Whose high school seniors are going to file the most FAFSA forms? It’s a very important challenge because the FAFSA form unlocks millions of dollars of funding for our students to go to a four-year…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…