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Newark scores on state tests could increase scrutiny of tutoring and literacy initiatives
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The share of Newark students meeting state English language arts standards dropped last school year, while the share meeting math standards rose, newly released test results show. Across the city’s traditional public and charter schools, 35.7% of students met grade-level expectations in English language arts, down from 41.7% last year, according to a Chalkbeat analysis. In math, proficiency rose to 30.1%, up from 27% in 2025. The results, which the state released earlier this month, offer a mixed picture of academic performance in Newark, where schools have spent years working to help students recover from pandemic learning disruptions . The scores could lead to closer scrutiny of tutoring and literacy initiatives that have tried to assist in that recovery. Newark Public Schools officials presented preliminary results at an October school board meeting , acknowledging that most district students continued to fall short of grade-level expectations. The state’s more-detailed release also shows substantial differences in proficiency between Newark Public Schools, the state’s largest school district,
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A Hoboken Pizza Spot Known for Its Unusual Creations Closes After 11 Years
Tony Boloney’s has confirmed the closure of its Hoboken location in New Jersey. It was known for its specialty pizzas, oversized sandwiches, and creative comfort food. The announcement prompted customers to share memories of the restaurant on social media. Tony Boloney’s Has Announced Its Closure. Tony Boloney’s was...
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NJPAC Unveils 2026 Holiday Lineup With Music, Dance, and New Outdoor Market
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced its December holiday lineup. It includes six performances, a free Kwanzaa celebration, and a new outdoor Holiday Market, according to The Local Girl. Six shows fill the schedule: Christmas With Canadian Brass, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, The Nutcracker, Sacred Visions:...
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This New Jersey Bakery Brings Traditional Polish And European Baking Together In The Most Delicious Way
On one Fat Thursday, this bakery reportedly sold around 40,000 paczki. That’s not a typo, and yes, that’s a lot of dough. The founder learned his craft at sea in the 1940s. He studied under French, Italian, and Polish bakers aboard a ship sailing between Genoa and New York.
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The Jersey Escrow: October Brings Milestones For Longstanding And New Affordable Housing Developments
Photo courtesy of OCA Architects. October brings wins for a 50-year-long project in Newark, revised affordable housing plans in Wayne and two home ownership opportunities in Morristown and Camden. Read all about this and more in this month’s Jersey Escrow—where all your housing information is stored. Housing Opportunities...