ReBUILDING our Future’s Workforce – Written By: Laureen Delance, MPA
2:00pm: This afternoon Van Jones urged the audience to take initiatives to improve our workforce. According to Jones, there are approximately 2.4 million green labor jobs in America right now. Jones' organization Green for All, provided great...
Arts Education – Written By: Leah Jackson
Without art, civilization dies. The arts are the fiber of humanity, uniting us together. Arts encourage growth in education and creates an environment for students to thrive and excel. Newark is among America’s cities to boast a rich arts culture;...
School’s Out, But Learning Is Always In! – Written By: Laureen Delance, MPA
When we think of summer, it would behoove us to think about vacations, trips, and of course….no more school for the children! These few months out of school bring forth opportunities for families to catch up on dinners missed, family nights...
Knowledge is Power, Wisdom is Priceless – Written By: Celia M. King, MPS
How many of you remember the time in your life when 50 years of age seemed very old, in fact ancient? Of course as I’ve matured, the half-century milestone becomes a time in life where we are simply seasoned, experienced, and wiser than most. This...