Newark Students Return to School with New Trade School Opening

Start of the School Year in Newark

• 🎒 Tens of thousands of students in Newark public schools are starting the new academic year with a sense of optimism.
• 📈 School officials attribute the rise in test scores and attendance to a 10-year improvement plan.

New Architecture and Design School Opens

• 🏗️ A brand new school focused on trades like architecture, interior design, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work has opened.
• 🎓 This new institution aims to prepare students for future careers by offering hands-on training.
• 👥 The first class comprises 212 students, with many expressing excitement about experiencing new things and learning about architecture.

School System Improvements and Goals

• 🎯 The Newark school system is implementing a 10-year plan (2020-2030) to transform education.
• 📈 The district reports a 90% graduation rate (projected for 2025) and 95% attendance.
• 🚀 Enrollment has seen one of the highest increases since the end of the pandemic.
• ⏳ The focus on day one is to hit the ground running, emphasizing that every day is important and there is no time to waste.

Superintendent's First Day Activities

• 🏫 The superintendent visited schools, including Raphael Hernandez Elementary, to engage with students and staff.
• 🗓️ The superintendent is scheduled to visit three more schools the following morning.