“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…

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.  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…