NJ Spotlight published the following article on December 5, 2013. To read the full article, click here.
Fine Print: Newark and Charters Set Up Universal Enrollment System
John Mooney | December 5, 2013
What it is: The 11-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Newark Public Schools and 16 charters — 76 percent of the city’s total — sets up a central enrollment system for both district schools and participating charters for the 2014-2015 school year.
What it means: Called “One Newark” and first announced last spring, the enrollment system administered by the district will essentially allow families a one-stop location to pick their preferences for schools, whether they’re in the neighborhood, across town, or an independent charter. The MOU wrapped up in the past two weeks is notable for the preferences it gives to high-needs students — special education, high poverty, and other disadvantages.