We were pleased to celebrate National Civic Learning Week at The Future of Civics event hosted in partnership with CivicsNJ and Rutgers University-Camden on March 11, 2026. Held at the
We’re pleased to share a new open-access encyclopedia entry, “Bilingual Education in the United States,” published in the journal Encyclopedia, co-authored by researchers at the Cornwall Center—Swati Dontamsetti (Doctoral Candidate),
Despite hundreds of after-school and summer programs, many New Jersey students don’t have access to the programming they need. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st Century) serve approximately 140,000
Dear Community Partner, As the holiday season approaches, Thirteenth Avenue School is excited to prepare for our annual Winter Wonderland Celebration on December 23rd—a joyful event that brings warmth, excitement,
Rutgers–Newark’s Promise Youth University 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) program continues to make a powerful impact on students and families in the West Ward. This year’s independent evaluation report
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
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
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
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
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