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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April 2013
Monthly Archives: April 2013
Apr
09

Grantee Spotlight: Bard High School Early College

By kevin in News,Uncategorized,What's Happening

FNF grantee, Bard College, is spotlighted in the New York Times for opening one of their innovative high school models in the city of Newark. Click here to read the full story on Bard High School Early College.

Published in categories: News,Uncategorized,What's Happening
Apr
04

Laying the Path for Change in Newark Schools

By kevin in News,What's Happening

Joanne Rutherford’s first graders at Peshine Avenue Elementary School in Newark, N.J., start class by drawing constellations. The classroom is equipped with a smartboard and a fancy projector, but those weren’t bought with the $100 million donated to the city’s public schools in 2010 by Facebook founder…

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