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High Performing Charter Schools in Trenton and Jersey City to Receive $4.25M in Funding to Serve More Public School Students

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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HAMILTON, NJ, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association (NJPCSA) announced plans to provide $4.25 million to three public charter schools from the Association’s Charter School Program (CSP) grant from the US Department of Education. After a rigorous review process that included charter school experts from across the country, Achievers Early College Prep Charter School and Paul Robeson Charter School in Trenton will each receive $1.5 million and Kindle Education, a new public charter school set to open in 2023 in Jersey City, will receive $1.25 million. 

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  • After a rigorous review process that included charter school experts from across the country, Achievers Early College Prep Charter School and Paul Robeson Charter School in Trenton will each receive $1.5 million and Kindle Education, a new public charter school set to open in 2023 in Jersey City, will receive $1.25 million.
  • The data shows Black and Latino public charter school students are twice as likely to be at grade level.
  • Kindle Education Public Charter School was already approved this past fall by the Department of Education to open a new public charter school in Jersey City.
  • “We are thrilled to serve the diverse families of Jersey City,” said DJ Hartigan and Katie Hahn, co-founders of Kindle Education Public Charter School.

2022 Test Scores: Black and Latino Public Charter School Students Are Twice As Likely to Be At Grade Level

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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HAMILTON, NJ, Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last Friday, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) released statewide assessment scores for the first time in three years due to extensive disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. While there were significant drops statewide, analysis shows that Black and Latino students enrolled in public charter schools in the six largest charter cities are twice as likely to be proficient in English language arts and mathematics compared to their district peers based on 2022 statewide assessment results. This data verifies that public charter schools accelerated student learning for low-income students of color during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic in Newark, Trenton, Paterson, Camden, Jersey City and Plainfield.

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  • An analysis of test scores disaggregated by the six largest charter cities demonstrate similar findings, with students, on average, nearly twice as likely to meet proficiency on state assessments.
  • "The 2022 state assessment results are undeniable: Public charter schools are providing stable and welcoming learning environments that accelerate student learning for families of color.
  • With this new data, NJDOE has the information they need to make the right decisions for students and families on charter school application decisions.
  • The release of 2022 test score data is additional evidence of the impact public charter schools are making for families throughout New Jersey.

South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race to Mark 25 Years of Efforts to Create an Integrated, Equitable Community With Virtual Event & Panel Discussion

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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The Pursuit of Racial Equity & Integration: A 25-Year Journey in Maplewood and South Orange, New Jersey will be held Tuesday, March 29, from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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  • The Pursuit of Racial Equity & Integration: A 25-Year Journey in Maplewood and South Orange, New Jersey will be held Tuesday, March 29, from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Panelists include Coalition Founders Fred Profeta, Jr. and Carol Barry-Austin; Executive Director Nancy Gagnier; Trustees Abigail P. Cotler, Kelly Quirk and Erin R. Scherzer; and Committee Member Patricia Canning.
  • We also examined issues such as stereotype anxiety, teacher expectations and race, and the influence of family background and income.
  • The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is a nationally recognized non-profit focused on racial integration and inclusion in suburban communities for over 25 years.

TOMORROW: First New Jersey School Choice Fair to Bring Families Buffet of Learning Options

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --St. Peter's University in Jersey City will be the spot for the state's first School Choice Week school fair.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --St. Peter's University in Jersey City will be the spot for the state's first School Choice Week school fair.
  • National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective K-12 education options for children, focusing equally on traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home education options.
  • Every January, participants plan tens of thousands of celebrations such as school fairs and open houses to raise awareness about school choice across all 50 states.
  • School Choice Week also develops resources and guides to K-12 education for families.

First New Jersey School Choice Fair to Bring Families Buffet of Learning Options

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Saturday, January 15, 2022
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Peter's University in Jersey City will be the spot for the state's first School Choice Week school fair on Saturday, Jan. 22.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Peter's University in Jersey City will be the spot for the state's first School Choice Week school fair on Saturday, Jan. 22.
  • The school choice fair, which is free and open to all families, will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on "School Fair Saturday," Jan. 22.
  • These school fairs are planned to coincide with the celebration of National School Choice Week Jan. 23-29, 2022, which will feature more than 26,000 school choice events across all 50 states.
  • "We are really excited to help host New Jersey's first National School Choice Week School Fair," said Steve Looney, a trustee of Excellent Education for Everyone (E3).

Ford Foundation Appoints Depelsha McGruder as Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Ford Foundation today announced the appointment of Depelsha McGruder as the chief operating officer (COO) and treasurer.

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  • NEW YORK, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Ford Foundation today announced the appointment of Depelsha McGruder as the chief operating officer (COO) and treasurer.
  • McGruder will join Ford's executive leadership team in New York, overseeing the global operations and finance for the $13-billion foundation.
  • McGruder joins the foundation from New York Public Radio (NYPR), where she served as the chief operating officer, overseeing internal operations and strategic planning for WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist.com, The Greene Space, and New Jersey Public Radio since 2018.
  • During her tenure, McGruder led NYPR in strengthening the organization, cultivating a vibrant, values-driven culture, and improving key processes and systems.