Welcome!

Welcome! This is the temporary site for the emerging Newark Local Education Fund (LEF), which grew from the Newark Public School Foundation out of a yearlong, collaborative planning and fundraising effort. As we move forward with our work and build our official website, please use this site as a resource for information about the LEF.

About the Newark LEF

The Newark LEF’s mission is to mobilize financial, organizational and human resources for the support of quality public schools (both traditional public and public charter) for all children in Newark. It is the Newark LEF’s firm belief that by partnering with funders in education, advocates for good schools, community leaders and educators, we will be able to support effective programs and policies that make a real difference in children’s educational experiences. Read more.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH

We are pleased to announce our search for an Executive Director to lead the Newark LEF. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly talented individual to help mobilize financial, organizational and human resources to improve the educational outcomes for all students in Newark, New Jersey and, in turn, enhance their future and the viability of the community as a whole. This position requires an individual with extraordinary leadership acumen, extensive experience in urban education and the ability to champion a community-wide vision for high quality education for all children. Read more.