But the Newark public schools continue to face significant problems.

Whatever the problems in the Newark schools, lack of money isn't one.

Then he announced a series of plans or hopes for Newark schools in the next year.

Five other Newark high schools have speech teams operating at various levels.

Few of these challenges will be more important than improving the Newark public schools, under state control since 1995.

He hopes she will land a scholarship at a local private school for next year and be able to leave the Newark schools forever.

The state spent $8 million repairing Newark schools this summer and hired 130 new teachers.

Eight years ago, the state took over the Newark public schools, largely because of problems with fiscal management and academic achievement.

Is it impossible for outsiders to accept that the Newark schools can improve?

All of the plaintiffs have or have had children in the Newark schools.