Message from the Office of Teaching and LearningDear Teachers and Instructional Staff, As we return from Spring Break, I hope you had the opportunity to rest and recharge. As we look ahead to National Teacher's Day on May 6, 2025, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible work you do every day. Research shows that effective teaching is one of the most significant factors influencing student achievement (Hattie, 2009). Your dedication and passion for education are what drive our students to succeed. Please know that you are appreciated not just on National Teacher's Day, but every day. Thank you for your hard work, resilience, and commitment to fostering a love of learning. Let’s continue to inspire our students and each other as we prepare to celebrate this special day. Wising you all the best as we move forward together! Warm regards, Sylvia Esteves
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning |
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Newark Enrolls The SY 2025-26 Newark Enrolls Match Release was Friday, April 18, 2025. We are proud to share that over 7,000 students participated in the enrollment cycle, and registration commenced on Saturday, April 19th!
As expected, the District is geared up for a phone surge by parents/families after the Match Release, and all school-based clerks have been appraised with talking points. In addition, schools and their support staff have been prepped to address concerns at the school level. We appreciate everyone’s support, patience, and understanding in going the extra mile for our students and families. Should parents/families have any questions or concerns regarding their match, please guide them to: - Contact the clerk, parent liaison, or school counselor at the child’s school
- Reach out to the enrollment team point of contact (for new students and families matched to the District):
- Reference the FAQ Page on the Newark Enrolls Website
- Email newarkenrolls@nps.k12.nj.us and provide the child’s full name, date of birth, grade, parent’s name, and contact information
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End of Year ActivitiesAs preparations begin for end of year activities, please be mindful of already scheduled District-wide events: - Math Olympics: May 28th
- Academic Awards Night for the Class of 2025: June 4th
- Senior Day: June 6th
- STEM Week: Week of June 9th
- Teacher of the Year: June 12th
- Office of Early Childhood Night at the Museum: June 13th
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Calendars SY 2025-26Please see below for the SY 2025-26 calendars: |
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Newark Evening High School Is Seeking TeachersContact: Tiffany Sheard, Adult Education
Email: tsheard@nps.k12.nj.us Newark Evening High School is seeking teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Program Dates & Times - September 2025 - June 2026
- Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule
- 4PM - 8:30PM (You must be available for the entire length of the program)
We are seeking: - Bilingual Instructors
- ESL
- Social Studies
- CTE
- Tech Support
- English
- Bilingual Clerk
- Student Support
Please complete this interest form: https://forms.gle/iY7UkhAnYfez6WP5A |
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Enter Intuit Hour Finance Challenge for a Chance to Win ChromebooksContact: Carynne Conover, Office of Social Studies
Email: cconover@nps.k12.nj.us  In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, Intuit for Education is challenging schools to spend at least one hour learning about budgeting. Schools can compete to win prizes from Intuit.
- National champions: Top three middle and high school winners will be recognized and receive Chromebooks for their schools.
- State-level champions: Each state winner will be recognized and receive a trophy.
Here is the link to review the challenge information and registration. |
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New McKinney Vento Flyers Delivered: Confirmation Needed (New)Contact: Stacy M Pelham-Hale, Office of Student Life: McKinney Vento
Email: s1hale@nps.k12.nj.us We Are Neighbors" McKinney-Vento Flyers/Posters All McKinney Vento Points of Contact (POC) must contact Ana Osoria, McKinney Vento District Homeless Liaison, no later than May 2, 2025 to confirm if you have or have not received copies of the newly revised "We Are Neighbors" McKinney Vento Flyers and Posters. Items were delivered in early late February. If you have received your flyers, you will need to upload at least 3 pictures of where you have posted the flyers/posters in your school building (ex: main office, security, personal office, cafeteria, and other visible locations where students and family utilize). Please click the Google link to share your pictures: https://forms.gle/3tPLrbPyRaEARirb6 If you have not received your flyers, please contact Ms. Osoria at a1osoria@nps.k12.nj.us. |
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OSE Updates and Professional Development Opportunities (New)Contact: Candice Wells, Office Of Special Education
Email: c1wells@nps.k12.nj.us 
The Office of Special Education (OSE) is excited to announce that our 1st Annual Transition Fair will take place on Thursday, May 1, 2025. This event is designed to connect students with disabilities and their families to essential resources, services, and opportunities that support life after high school. Please find the Transition Flyer enclosed and share with staff and parents. May is also Better Hearing and Speech Month. Please shout out your school based Speech Language Specialists and Audiologist. See enclosed for May's OSE Professional Development learning opportunities. |
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New Director of Instructional Technology: Mike Padilla (New)Contact: Michael Padilla, Office of Teaching & Learning
Email: m4padilla@nps.k12.nj.us  Hello Staff,
My name is Mike Padilla and I am honored and excited to be the new Director of Instructional Technology. I plan to visit every school in the next few months to meet as many people as possible in person, but in the meantime, I wanted to quickly introduce myself through this short video. In the next newsletter, we will be sharing some information regarding a virtual meet & greet, as well as some upcoming summer PD opportunities. I look forward to working with you all to enable our students to excel and succeed. Best regards,
Mike Padilla |
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Keep Our Planet Green Artwork Contest (New)Contact: Antonia Germanos, Office of Visual & Performing Arts
Email: agermanos@nps.k12.nj.us
Montclair State University’s Clean Energy and Sustainability Analytics Center (CESAC) is sponsoring its Keep Our Planet Green Artwork Contest during this year’s Clean and Sustainable Energy Summit!Students in New Jersey can submit their artwork based on a future running on clean and sustainable energy. Entries must be submitted or postmarked by May 2, 2025. Grade Groups: K-4, 5-8, 9-12
Gift Card Prizes: 1st place $500, 2nd place $300, 3rd place $200 Each sponsoring teacher’s class supplies gift card will match the prize of the student. Link to Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QXSEKgelmcr8_iMyJSHfyvfZfCa2S83N/view?usp=drive_link |
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The NBOE Recharge and Renew Health & Wellness Spring Fair (New)Contact: Jennifer Medina, Benefit Services
Email: j1medina@nps.k12.nj.us  Join us for the NBOE Recharge and Renew Health & Wellness Fair, hosted by the NBOE Well Benefits Team, for opportunities to receive massages, win exciting prizes and gift cards, and discover the valuable benefits available to Newark BOE employees!
More information: The-NBOE-Health-Wellness-Fair-Spring-2025.pdf |
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Job Announcements (New) Contact: Ivette Toledo, Human Resource Services
Email: humanresources@nps.k12.nj.us
Exciting job opportunities await! Discover the latest positions now posted on Frontline. |
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Quarterly Grants Newsletter Now Available!Contact: Jennifer Rodriguez, Office of Federal Programs & Grants
Email: j20rodriguez@nps.k12.nj.us Discover new funding opportunities! The Office of Federal Programs and Grants publishes quarterly newsletters highlighting upcoming grant opportunities for schools and educators. Review the April 2025 newsletter to find grants to fund diverse educational programs, student athletic equipment, or professional development opportunities for educators. For more information and to stay up-to-date with upcoming newsletters, visit the Grants Opportunities and Resources page linked here. |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with NBIMCContact: B. Helena Blackwell, Office of Health Services
Email: bblackwell@nps.k12.nj.us Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) hands on training is back! |
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New Teacher InductionContact: Dana Mishoe, HRS - Office of Educator Effectiveness
Email: dmishoe@nps.k12.nj.us New Teacher Induction sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Teachers should attend 6 of the 10 sessions during the School Year. Please register for the next New Teacher Induction session scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th; 3:30-5:30pm. One of the May sessions will reflect on teacher practices and student achievement, led by the Office of Language Arts.
Registration and meeting links for each month can be found in the induction schedule linked here. |
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2024-2025 Discretionary FundsContact: MJames, Human Resource Services
Email: mjames@nps.k12.nj.us Dear Teachers, Nurses, and Academic Interventionists: As per District policy, in order to be reimbursed in the amount of $150.00 for items that supplement and affect your work with pupils this school year, you will be providing your receipts to your location treasurer. Please be guided by the Discretionary Fund Memo below: If you have any questions, please speak to your school administrator. |
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April is Earth Action Month!Contact: Tracy Cummings, Office of Science
Email: tcummings@nps.k12.nj.us  In recognition of Earth Day on April 22nd, we invite you to participate in a month-long Action for Earth. The NJDOE and the Office of Science challenge you to plan and share activities related to the five themed weeks that engage students, educators, and families to be stewards of their communities and their planet as they explore climate-related challenges and solutions.
The five themed weeks will be: - Reducing Our Impact
- Healthy Communities
- Educating for a Healthy Planet
- Protect and Preserve
- Building Green Spaces
You will find details about each theme and resource linked here. Let us collectively protect our planet. |
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April Culture & Climate ActivitiesContact: Rania Sawaged, Office of Student Life
Email: rsawaged@nps.k12.nj.us
Please use the April Suggested Activities document to promote awareness for: - World Autism Awareness Day
- Month of the Military Child
- NJ High School Voter Registration Week
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Grant Writing BasicsContact: Jennifer Rodriguez, Office of Federal Programs & Grants
Email: j20rodriguez@nps.k12.nj.us
Join an introductory webinar designed to help our teachers navigate the world of grant writing. In this session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of what grants are, where to find opportunities, and how to determine the best grant for your needs. We’ll cover essential skills to get "grant ready," including project planning, setting SMART goals, creating timelines, and forming collaborative partnerships. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your funding skills and take advantage of our quarterly newsletter for ongoing resources! Register through Whetstone! |
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You Got the Grant: What’s Next?Contact: Jennifer Rodriguez, Office of Federal Programs & Grants
Email: j20rodriguez@nps.k12.nj.us
Building on our Grant Writing Basics webinar, we will explore what happens AFTER you've secured funding. Whether you’ve already won a grant or are still in the application stage, this follow-up session will provide valuable insights on how to incorporate award management into your project design and evaluation plan to set you up for long-term success. In this session, we will navigate key aspects of grant administration, including compliance, organization, and implementation. Join us to learn how to stay grant-ready, manage funding effectively, and build a strong foundation for future success! Register through Whetstone! |
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Retrieving your PD Certificate from GrowContact: Dana Mishoe, HRS - Educator Effectiveness
Email: evaluations@nps.k12.nj.us This quick video tutorial will help you navigate to and print the certificate from Professional Development training you were registered for in GROW and have attended. If, after reviewing your transcript, you believe something is missing, please contact the facilitator of that session. The Educator Effectiveness team will not have access to that sign in information. |
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See the Summer Program 2025 TimelinesContact: Matthew Brewster, Office of Staff Development
Email: MBrewster@nps.k12.nj.us 
Please see the following timelines for Summer 2025: - Parents, families and schools notified of mandatory registration - February 13, 2025
- Staff job announcements posted - March 3, 2025
- Program brochure and application launch - April 1, 2025
- Program registration ends - May 16, 2025
- Parent/Student notification of enrollment - June 2, 2025
- Summer Staff Orientation and Organization Days - June 25 and 26, 2025
- Summer Program Dates - June 30, 2025 through August 1, 2025
For more information, visit our website at https://www.nps.k12.nj.us/summerprograms/. |
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Parent University – Prudential Financial Literacy WorkshopContact: Natasha Rouse, Office of Federal Programs & Grants
Email: nrouse@nps.k12.nj.us  Newark Board of Education is partnering with Prudential Pathways to offer financial wellness educational seminars hosted by industry experts. Prudential Pathways aims to make building financial planning strategies less intimidating and more empowering through easy-to-understand educational programs. Please share the flyer with families so they can register. All sessions are FREE!
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SY 25-26 School Social Worker 2 Intern Request Form: NOWContact: Stacy M Pelham-Hale, OSL - Student Support Services
Email: s1hale@nps.k12.nj.us  The Office of Student Life is now accepting applications for School Social Worker 2 Internships for the 2025-2026 school year. If your school is interested in hosting an intern, please read the following requirements:
- Principal/Administrator must authorize permission to host intern(s).
- NBOE schools must have a SW2 who is in good standing and is highly qualified to supervise intern(s).
- The SW2 must complete the following Google Request form by 5/23/25.
Note: If a college/university contacts you regarding internship placement, please direct all inquiries to Mrs. Stacy Pelham-Hale, Supervisor at s1hale@nps.k12.nj.us. |
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Mandatory Affirmative Action TrainingContact: Nichola Camacho, HRS - Affirmative Action
Email: ncamacho@nps.k12.nj.us Board policy requires all employees to complete annual Affirmative Action training. All training courses launched on February 19, 2025. You will receive an email from the Newark Board of Education containing a link to log in to Vector Solutions using your District email and password. Each training course includes an assessment that must be completed. A certificate can be saved or printed after successfully completing each assigned training course. You must complete all required courses by May 30, 2025. 2024-2025 NBOE Annual Affirmative Action Training Courses | Course Name | Course Assignment | | Discrimination Awareness in the Workplace | All Staff | | Sexual Harassment: Staff-to-Staff | All Staff |
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HIB/Title IX Q&A Hour: Every First FridayContact: Stacy M Pelham-Hale, Office of Student Life: McKinney Vento
Email: s1hale@nps.k12.nj.us  Please join our HIB/Title IX Monthly Q&A Hour! We’ll be meeting every First Friday to provide an open space for questions, discussion, and guidance. This is a valuable opportunity to ensure we’re all aligned on best practices and have the support we need to address our students' needs. Our goal is to make these sessions collaborative and impactful, so come prepared with any cases, questions, or concerns you may want to address.
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Certifications Yearly RemindersContact: Eboni Woolridge, Office of Staffing
Email: ewoolridge@nps.k12.nj.us
The Certification Team is hosting Virtual Office Hours and Certification Trainings throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Register for the Virtual Office Hours and the Trainings by using the following link: https://forms.gle/J9EmbPxAgG3eiM Please check NJEdCert to ensure that your Instructional, Educational Services, and Administrator certificates (if applicable) are accurate and up to date. Contact the Certifications team if you are awaiting the issuance of a Provisional or Standard license. The Certifications Team can be reached via email at certifications@nps.k12.nj.us. |
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Connecting with NBOE HRS through Employee Self Service (ESS) and NBOEHRS.comContact: Randy Schrader, Employee Services
Email: mjwilliams@nps.k12.nj.us Employee Services would like to encourage all staff to become familiar with the two online tools: - NBOEHRS.com: 24/7 source of information Benefits, Pension, Payroll, and much more.
Employee Self Service (ESS): to complete numerous HR activities, including View Paycheck, update Direct Deposit or W-4, confirm and update Personal Information, and Submit Retirement and Resignation. |
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Culture & Climate Annual Calendar SY24-25Contact: Rania Sawaged, Student Support Services - Office of Student Life
Email: rsawaged@nps.k12.nj.us Review the Culture & Climate Calendar SY 2024-2025. This calendar is suggested to be utilized as a guide and reference when planning for required/suggested activities, service/community projects, and additional school events throughout the school year. To streamline the artifact collection process, each month, the principal will designate one person from your school to be in charge of uploading pictures and artifacts to the relevant slide assigned to your school.
Please reference the due dates and directions. |
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NBOE in the NewsStay informed on everything happening within Newark Public Schools and the Newark Board of Education! Read up on all of the many ways the district is garnering media coverage. Press Releases News Stories |
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Contact Us To support and encourage highly effective instruction, Teacher Talk synthesizes information and resources that will help NPS teachers meet the expectations of the framework for effective teaching. Please open the form with Firefox or Chrome in order to add attachments.
You may submit items for inclusion in the Teacher Talk newsletter via this form:
https://www.nps.k12.nj.us/departments/communications/teacher-talk-form/ The weekly submission deadline is Wednesday by 5:00 p.m. before Monday distribution. |
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