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Message from the Superintendent

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

Of the many difficult decisions superintendents have to make, I am confident that the closing of schools for inclement weather is close to the top of the list.

Each time, the decision to close school is made after a thorough and careful review of multiple factors, with the health and safety of students and staff as our top priority. Please know that the indicators for making this difficult decision were met last week. As soon as I knew my decision, everyone was notified immediately so they could

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Message from Dr. Reilly

Dear Faculty and Staff,

The impact of excellent teachers on students' lives cannot be understated. As we edge into the last month of school, it is with great pleasure that we use this space to acknowledge two of the many fine teachers in Newark Public Schools. We want to honor Wahab Ashraf, who teaches College Prep and Advanced Placement biology classes to students from Science Park High School. Mr. Ashraf was named the Outstanding NJ Secondary School Teacher by Princeton University this past May. He is one of only four teachers to receive

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Message from the Superintendent 

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

On April 25, 2023, Newark voters overwhelmingly approved next year’s school budget. We are extremely appreciative of Newark residents’ support of our vision to build a new educational ecosystem that provides a world-class education for every child in Newark.

The fact is that Newark residents have been paying well over $130 million in taxes each year for over a decade. While this year Governor Murphy gave Newark the largest allocation of state aid in history, and we are extremely appreciative of

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Message from the Superintendent 

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

I cannot begin to tell or describe the significance of the role you play in the daily lives of our students. While I didn’t need a global pandemic to prove to anyone your commitment to our students, the lingering effects of that time period continue to reveal themselves and are yet truly unknown. You are survivors. And, look at what you do. You are still giving us your all. You are our star polishers and you are making our stars shine.

As Superintendent, I understand the depth of the importance

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Message from Dr. Reilly

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

We hope that you enjoyed a relaxing Spring Break and are eager to finish the year strong. This year’s summer reading selections are ready. Students will be able to read, then participate in activities designed at each grade level to encourage a love of reading and also provide opportunities to further explore topics of interest. Reading shapes the way we understand our world, so it is our hope that this summer, students expand their horizons.  

The books and list of activities will arrive at schools in

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