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Video: Newark FAFSA Challenge

The Newark FAFSA Challenge is a citywide effort to help more Newark, NJ high school seniors complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Only about 60% of Newark high school seniors completed the FAFSA by June 2019, leaving behind millions of dollars in state and federal financial aid. Our goal is to increase … Read More

NCLC Featured on City of Newark’s EduTalk

Chief Education Officer for the City of Newark, Antoinette Baskerville-Richardson, sits down with Executive Director of the Newark City of Learning Collaborative (NCLC), Reginald Lewis, to discuss the recently released Post-Secondary Outcomes report and learn more about how NCLC is working to build a college-going culture in Newark. From Bard High School Early College, Principal … Read More

Newark looks to dramatically increase percentage of college graduates by 2025

Compared to state and national rates, Newarkers have fallen behind in pursuing a college degree after high school. That’s according to study by Newark City of Learning Collaborative. “NCLC exists due to the reality that not enough Newark residents are earning the degrees and credentials necessary to compete for viable employment in our city’s economy,” … Read More

NCLC featured on Caucus: New Jersey with Steve Adubato

Newark, NJ: Improving the Lives of Inner City Youth Steve Adubato sits down with community leaders in the greater Newark area who are working to improve the lives of inner-city youth by providing access to quality after school programs, improved educational opportunities, and job/college readiness initiatives. This panel also addresses the ways young people can … Read More