Message from the Office of the Superintendent

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

The school year is off to an incredible start, and our team has been truly inspired by the exceptional work unfolding throughout District schools.

In every edition of Teacher Talk, you will find important information from various District departments. Please review each submission carefully.

Have a great week of teaching and learning!

Superintendent Roger León
Deputy Superintendent Yolonda Severe
Assistant Superintendent Sandra Marques

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

We are excited to welcome you back for the 2026–2027 school year!

As we enter Year 7 of The Next Decade: 2020-30 Strategic Plan, your continued dedication is essential to advancing the District’s priorities and ensuring academic success for every student. Through our collective commitment and purposeful work, we will continue building upon our progress and bringing the Strategic Plan’s vision to life in every classroom.

In preparation for a successful start to the school year, please carefully review the important information provided below.

We wish you an inspiring, productive, and successful school year!

Just a quick back to school update with beginning of the year resources, paydates for 2026-2027, and the schedule for the first week of school!

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📚✂️ Need Classroom Resources? We've Got You Covered! 🎨🖨️

The Newark Teachers Union Education Resource Center (ERC) is here to help you bring your classroom ideas to life—without breaking the budget!

✨ We offer affordable services exclusively for NTU members, including:
🖨️ Color Printing
📜 Posters & Banners
📄 Laminating
🎨 Bulletin Board Materials
📚 Specialty Paper
➕ And so much more!

☀️ Summer Hours (Aug. 24 – 31):
Monday–Thursday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🕒 Regular Hours (Sept. 1 – June 11):
Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM