Safe Routes to School recognizes local schools and municipalities

Safe Routes to School recognizes local schools and municipalities

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — This year, the EZ Ride Bike & Pedestrian Program team hosted more than 450 events in 300 communities, including safety presentations, poster contests, bike safety presentations, walk assessments and walk-to-school days to promote safety and biking.  Approximately 40,000 students attended these events. The result: 154 schools and municipalities were recognized as […]

New Michelle Obama Elementary School opens its doors in Newark

NEWARK, NJ — Sept. 28 marked yet another historic day for the Newark Board of Education as Newark Superintendent of Schools Roger Leon officially opened the doors of the Michelle Obama Elementary School, named in honor of the former first lady. The school services students in prekindergarten to second grade and will grow one grade […]

Superintendent appoints principal to lead the new Michelle Obama School

NEWARK, NJ — Superintendent Roger Leon has appointed LaShanda Gilliam, vice principal of 13th Avenue School, to be the principal of the new Michelle Obama Elementary School, set to open its doors in September. The superintendent is confident that the Michelle Obama Elementary School will redefine education in the city of Newark; the school will […]