Documenting the Work, Advancing the Movement
Did you know that the Cornwall Center has a refreshed digital presence? As Cornwall’s new Director of Communications, I am so proud to share our newly redesigned website. In it, you’ll
Nakeefa C. Bernard
Research Brief: “Mandatory” FAFSA, What have we learned?
In January 2024, New Jersey passed A1181/S2054 legislation, making completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) a requirement for high school graduation unless families opt out, joining
Dormant No More: PULSE POPs Back on the Scene
After nearly six years of rest, PULSE (Parents Unified for Local School Education) has made a powerful return; reinvigorated, reimagined, and ready to make an impact. Once a cornerstone of
Jhanae Wingfield, Assistant Professor and Cornwall Associate, Testifies on Capitol Hill
On September 3, 2025, Dr. Jhanae Wingfield, Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban Education and Cornwall Associate, testified as a literacy expert at a hearing on Capitol Hill before
The State of Equity in Education Parent Town Hall
Across the country, new policies are threatening the future of our children’s education. Parents in Newark are coming together with policy leaders to learn, share, and strategize during this difficult
Advancing Research that Matters
At the Cornwall Center, we proudly serve as a dynamic gathering space for stakeholders, institutions, and changemakers across the region. Through workshops, lectures, and symposia, we foster dialogue and learning