The NTU Education Foundation proudly presents the 28th Annual Albert Shanker Award Dinner — an evening dedicated to honoring excellence, leadership, and impact within our community.
🎓 The NTU Education Foundation is excited to announce the 28th Annual Albert Shanker Scholarship Awards! 🌟
We are proud to continue our tradition of supporting the bright futures of NTU members’ children, NBOE Paraprofessionals, and NBOE students of Newark. Each year, this scholarship highlights students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, character, and a commitment to their school communities.
✨ If you’re eligible—or know a student who is—now is the time to apply!
Requirements include: ✔️ Applicant must have a parent or guardian who is an NTU member or be an NBOE student recommended by an NTU school counselor ✔️ All materials must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026 ✔️ First-time applicants only (previous recipients and graduate students are not eligible)
📌 Scholarship awards are judged anonymously and based on academics, activities, community service, leadership, and future goals.
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As we approach spring break, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible dedication and passion you bring to your classrooms every day. Your hard work in guiding students and helping them build confidence is truly inspiring.
Students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade will soon be receiving books from the Newark Literacy Movement. Additionally, the District continues to ensure that all students receive Scholastic Magazines, along with other reading materials. These resources help build students’ home libraries, encouraging independent reading and fostering a lifelong love of learning.
This is a wonderful opportunity to design assignments that strengthen students’ reading and writing skills while keeping learning fun and engaging. During spring break, encourage students to explore books they have self-selected and inspire creative writing activities based on their reading. These experiences not only deepen understanding but also make learning enjoyable.
Keep moving forward with the same energy and heart that define our community. Take pride in the progress made so far and know that your work is shaping futures in profound ways.
Thank you for all that you do. Let’s finish this stretch strong and head into spring break with a sense of accomplishment and renewed purpose!
With gratitude and admiration, Sylvia Esteves Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
