Programs

In addition to providing grants, FNF works with key partners to design and manage new programs. These programs not only employ the most promising practices like early intervention and teacher collaboration, but also allow for direct and immediate impact on Newark’s teachers and students. FNF programs often serve as pilots that have the potential to be scaled district-wide.

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About Us

The Foundation for Newark's Future is committed to improving educational outcomes for all Newark schoolchildren, ensuring they are college and career-ready by investing in transformative programs that create large-scale change through short-term philanthropy.

We invite you to learn more about our vision, our team and our vision for this remarkable time in Newark.

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Grants

Newark’s young people and the community deserve and demand that funding is invested thoughtfully, in ways that will have impact now and in the future. We value tremendously the support and investment from all of our donors.

FNF is an independent, non-governmental foundation that takes a balanced approach to investing. By supporting and advancing what works, FNF’s goal is to leave Newarkers with system-wide changes that are needed for long-term success.

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October 2012
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Oct
27

Fairmount Heights Playground Build

By kevin in News,What's Happening

On Saturday, October 27th, the Foundation for Newark’s Future partnered with the Pershing Square Foundation, the Urban League of Essex County, Newark Public Schools parents, the Greater Newark Housing Partnership, and neighborhood residents to sponsor a Kaboom! playground build. FNF…

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Oct
02

Newark community board to get local input on spending Zuckerberg’s schools grant

By Staff in News,What's Happening

NEWARK — When Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced in 2010 that he would be donating $100 million to Newark schools in a matching grant, many in the city expressed skepticism about how the money would be spent. Now, two years…

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Oct
02

Why We Shouldn’t Avoid Talking About Reform in Education

By kevin in News,What's Happening

Recently, a notable and respected community leader here in Newark, New Jersey cautioned me not to use the word “reform” — or at least, to be mindful of the potentially negative connotations it carries in the education sector and in…

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