ALI & NTE Parent Empowerment Workshops

The Newark Trust for Education held a forum open to the public for candidates in the 2018 Newark Public Schools Board of Education election. The event took place at the Robeson Center at Rutgers University in Newark on April 3, 2018.

On April 5, 2017, the Newark Trust for Education sponsored a forum for 13 candidates vying for three seats on the Newark Public Schools Advisory Board. The event was held at Express Newark in the Hahne & Co. building. 

Eleven candidates vying for three seats in the Newark Public Schools Advisory Board election square off during a forum sponsored by the Newark Trust for Education held April 5, 2016 at Smith Hall, Essex County College, Newark.

An interview with Sarah Cruz, Ironbound Community Corporation, on the importance of voting.

An interview with Ray Ocasio, executive director of La Casa de Don Pedro, on the importance of voting.

An interview with NJBAEO's Lavar Young, executive director for Newark and Shanell Dunns, deputy director for Newark, about the importance of voting.

The Newark Trust for Education held a forum for Newark Public Schools Advisory Board candidates on Tuesday, April 14. 

Six candidates attended the forum to answer questions about the issues facing Newark Public Schools, which has been under state control since 1995.

Listen to learn where the candidates stand on the issues.

A lively exchange and discussion featuring nationally recognized experts as well as Newark school principals on how districts and schools attract and retain the very best and most effective school leaders.

The panel features the following distinguished guests: