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Press Releases

Statement for the Newark Charter School Fund on the Approval of Two Charter Schools in Newark

on Monday, 23 January 2012. Posted in Press Releases

NEWARK, N.J. – January 20, 2012 – Mashea Ashton, CEO of the Newark Charter School Fund, issued the following statement today regarding the approval of two charter schools in Newark:

Newark Charter School Fund Creates “Charter Compact”

on Thursday, 22 September 2011. Posted in Press Releases

Agreement ensures schools uphold fundamental principles

NEWARK – September 22, 2011– Charter schools in Newark will have an opportunity to sign onto a newly developed "charter compact" that will ensure they are upholding the highest principles of transparency and public accountability, serving an unmet need in Newark, striving for educational excellence, and fulfilling their missions to educate all students in the most equitable manner possible.

The compact was developed by the Newark Charter School Fund, a three-year old organization committed to increasing the number of high-quality schools in Newark by improving charter schools, expanding successful schools, and developing promising new schools.

Newark Charter School Fund Applauds Revised Space Sharing Plan

on Monday, 13 June 2011. Posted in Press Releases

Proposal Addresses Many Concerns Raised by the Public

NEWARK, NJ – June 13, 2011 – Mashea Ashton, the CEO of the Newark Charter School Fund, released the following statement about a revised proposal from Newark Public Schools Superintendent Cami Anderson to share underutilized district schools with public charter schools.

Newark Charter School Fund Calls Cami Anderson 'The Right Person' to Lead the Newark Public Schools

on Wednesday, 04 May 2011. Posted in Press Releases

But Improving Public Education in Newark Requires a Team Effort

NEWARK, NJ – May 4, 2011 – The selection of Cami Anderson as the next superintendent of the Newark Public Schools is receiving the strong support of the Newark Charter School Fund (www.ncsfund.org). But, fund officials caution, Newarkers must recognize that one person can’t be relied upon to change the culture of the entire school district.

Statement on Gov. Chris Christie’s Nomination of Christopher Cerf as Commissioner of State Department of Education

on Monday, 20 December 2010. Posted in Press Releases

NEWARK, NJ – December 20, 2010 – Mashea Ashton, the CEO of the Newark Charter School Fund, released the following statement on Gov. Chris Christie’s nomination of Christopher Cerf as commissioner of the state Department of Education:

"Chris Cerf is an excellent choice to serve as New Jersey's next Commissioner of Education. We at the Newark Charter School Fund look forward to working with him.

Newark Charter School Fund Statement on the Release of the Advocates for Children of New Jersey 2010 Newark Kids Count Report

on Wednesday, 10 November 2010. Posted in Press Releases

NEWARK, NJ – Nov. 10, 2010 – Mashea Ashton, the CEO of the Newark Charter School Fund, released the following statement regarding the release of the Advocates for Children of New Jersey 2010 Newark Kids Count Report:

“We share ACNJ's recommendation that we need to identify what's working in both successful charter and traditional schools and replicate those strategies.  However, we also note that ACNJ reports that at the 8th grade level, nearly all Newark charter schools are outperforming the district in both math and language arts. This is critical because it demonstrates that charters are playing a key role in preparing Newark students for high school and college.

Statement from Newark Charter School Fund on Gov. Chris Christie’s Charter School Agenda

on Thursday, 30 September 2010. Posted in Press Releases

NEWARK, NJ – Sept. 30, 2010 – In response to Gov. Chris Christie's unveiling of his education reform agenda at the Elysian Charter School in Hoboken today, Mashea Ashton released the following statement.

“The Governor has taken a tremendous step to show his commitment to expanding the high quality growth of charter schools in New Jersey and ensuring that every child has access to a quality public school option. The demand for quality charter school has never been greater and we applaud Gov. Christie for his commitment to streamlining the process so that high-quality public charter schools can expand.”