Principal and teacher turnover

A red building with the words Science Park High School is seen along with three cars parked outside on the street.

Diversity & Equity Diversity & Equity

Newly appointed Science Park principal faces allegations in ongoing discrimination lawsuit

In 2019, a Newark Public Schools teacher filed a lawsuit against the former Sussex Avenue principal Darleen Gearhart alleging harassment, retaliation, and discrimination in the workplace. The lawsuit is ongoing.

By Jessie Gomez

A teacher leans over to help students seated at desks.

Newark Public Schools Newark Public Schools

Ten new principals to take the helm at Newark schools

The Newark school board approved the 10 promotions in June.

By Catherine Carrera

Newark schools Superintendent Roger León sits beside Newark Teachers Union President John Abeigon at a table covered in a blue cloth. Both men are clapping and wearing masks.

Teaching & Classroom Teaching & Classroom

Newark raises pay for veteran and rookie teachers amid staffing crunch

District officials hope the pay increase will attract new teachers and boost morale among current teachers.

By Catherine Carrera

A person walks past the outside of Barringer High School on March 15, 2021.

Principal and teacher turnover Principal and teacher turnover

Teacher shortage leaves Newark schools with 120 unfilled positions as classes start

By Patrick Wall

Students in school uniforms walk next to a high school after being dismissed from school,

Charter schools Charter schools

As schools open with changes this week, Newark students react to new teachers, principals, and school policies

Two rows of cars lined the front entrance of Science Park High School at 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday as parents waited to pick up their children after the first day of school.

By Devna Bose

Newark Superintendent Roger León has filled open principal positions for the upcoming year with mostly internal hires. From left: Kyle Brown, Amy Panitch, and Rose Monteiro-Inacio.

Principal and teacher turnover Principal and teacher turnover

León’s staffing shakeup continues: 15 new principals to take the helm of Newark schools

With school starting in less than a month, Newark Public Schools has announced its principal lineup for the year. The changes means that almost a quarter of Newark Public Schools will have new leaders in the upcoming year.

By Devna Bose

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