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
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