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“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality..."
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS
ESTABLISHED IN 1991, THE CHAD SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC.Established in 1991, The CHAD School Foundation, Inc. is an education policy and advocacy organization seeking to improve conditions in public school systems serving disadvantaged children. Through the commissioning of research and white papers and convening of key policy and decision makers, the Foundation champions promising efforts to create high-quality public schools. Chad also assists in providing opportunities to alter the life chances of low-income, yet aspiring students through a limited number of academic scholarships
THE CHAD SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS NEW LEADER: ERIC STEVENSON
The Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark welcomes Eric Stevenson, the new Executive Director of the Chad School Foundation, to the Eagle Academy Newark family. Mr. Stevenson is an experienced voice on matters related to public policy who currently serves as the Executive Director of The Chad School Foundation in Newark, New Jersey. His work primarily focuses on the shaping of management strategies in public education systems, the expansion of youth workforce development, and the elimination of housing inequities in under-resourced communities.
Eagle Academy Newark looks forward to working with Mr. Stevenson and the Chad School Foundation to positively impact the academic fortunes of young men of color here in Newark, New Jersey.
Eagle Academy Newark looks forward to working with Mr. Stevenson and the Chad School Foundation to positively impact the academic fortunes of young men of color here in Newark, New Jersey.
CHAD FOUNDATION AWARDS $10,000 GRANT TO EAGLE ACADEMY - NEWARK
On Friday, December 18, 2015, The Chad School Foundation presented a $10,000 check to the all-male Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark. This check was the Foundation’s third contribution in as many years, and builds on Chad’s recent Black and Latino Male Achievement Policy Roundtable held in June, 2015. The Chad Foundation’s staff and trustees, along with representatives from the Newark Trust for Education were on hand to present the check to Eagle Academy.
On Friday, December 18, 2015, The Chad School Foundation presented a $10,000 check to the all-male Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark. This check was the Foundation’s third contribution in as many years, and builds on Chad’s recent Black and Latino Male Achievement Policy Roundtable held in June, 2015. The Chad Foundation’s staff and trustees, along with representatives from the Newark Trust for Education were on hand to present the check to Eagle Academy.
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On June 13, 2015, at the Bethany Baptist Church in Newark, the Foundation held its third citywide policy roundtable where stakeholders were engaged to learn about the challenges facing Black and Latino young men, as well as opportunities to more effectively respond to the needs of boys of color.
Building on the theme, “Encourage and Equip,” an audience of over 160 parents, school practitioners, youth service providers, and policymakers were allowed to examine evidence-based models and strategies proven to yield positive results with young men (e.g., improving reading proficiency, increasing high school completion rates, and college and career readiness). Equally critical, participants were provided the opportunity to weigh in on a positive dialogue highlighting the aspirations of young men, including examples of boys beating the odds and succeeding in spite of the lack of familial and/or school and social supports (see video below). Speakers and panelists included Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Shawn Dove, CEO, National Campaign for Black Male Achievement; David Banks, CEO, Eagle Academy Foundation; Robert Clark, Executive Director of Youth Build Newark; and, Mark Comesanas, Principal of Fast Track Success Academy, Newark. Prior to the close of the program, the audience participated in a collective call to action by adopting three policy recommendations to include the following: 1) Develop an Early Warning System for at-risk students; 2) Provide adequate college guidance to all students; 3) Establish moratorium on excessive student disciplinary practices. |
David C. Banks, Founding Principal of the all-male Eagle Academy, addresses a gathering of parents and educational stakeholders from the Newark Community during a Chad event for his new book SOAR. Click the tab to hear Mr. Banks inspire and challenge us all to support efforts to enhance the academic success and character development of boys of color.
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Keeping America Competitive - Scientific innovation has produced roughly half of all U.S. economic growth in the last 50 years (NSF, 2004); and The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects significant growth in the overall STEM workforce. 17 of the 20 fastest-growing occupations over the coming decade will be in health care and computer fields.
BUT - only 5 percent of U.S. undergraduates today earn college degrees in science and engineering, compared to 42 percent in China. (The National Math and Science Initiative).
Students 2 Science brings STEM careers to life for middle and high school students! Our programs, centered at our commercial-grade Technology Center, focus on changing students’ attitudes toward pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); and improving student aptitude with STEM subject matter.
BUT - only 5 percent of U.S. undergraduates today earn college degrees in science and engineering, compared to 42 percent in China. (The National Math and Science Initiative).
Students 2 Science brings STEM careers to life for middle and high school students! Our programs, centered at our commercial-grade Technology Center, focus on changing students’ attitudes toward pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); and improving student aptitude with STEM subject matter.
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MISSION
To transform our community by preparing youth to succeed in life, through positive mentoring relationships
NMM works to increase the quality and quantity of mentoring relationships serving Newark youth.
The Newark Mentoring Movement is not a direct-service mentoring program. Rather, we are a network for organizations and indivdiuals seeking to serve Newark youth through mentoring.
The Newark Mentoring Movement has been a partner with Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark since the schools launch in 2012 and continues to be a vital local mentoring partner.
To transform our community by preparing youth to succeed in life, through positive mentoring relationships
NMM works to increase the quality and quantity of mentoring relationships serving Newark youth.
The Newark Mentoring Movement is not a direct-service mentoring program. Rather, we are a network for organizations and indivdiuals seeking to serve Newark youth through mentoring.
The Newark Mentoring Movement has been a partner with Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark since the schools launch in 2012 and continues to be a vital local mentoring partner.
Mentoring USA’s mission is to create positive and supportive mentor relationships for youth ages 7-21, through a structured site-based model.
VisionMentoring USA believes that the presence of a caring adult in a young person’s life increases self-esteem, strengthens relationships with peers and adults, improves academic performance and attendance, and helps combat school drop-out. Research increasingly indicates that children who succeed, despite often enormous personal, economic or social obstacles, do so because of caring, competent adults who believe in them. Mentoring outcomes are reciprocal: mentors attest to enhanced self image and self esteem, fulfilling expression of personal values and accrue cultural capital and a diverse perspective.
ModelMentoring USA is a structured, site-based, mentoring organization that began as the first state-sponsored, school-based, one-on-one mentoring program in the country in 1987. The program founded by former First Lady of the State of New York, Matilda Raffa Cuomo, became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1995, and has provided mentors for more than 5,000 children since its inception and serves youth nationally and internationally.
VisionMentoring USA believes that the presence of a caring adult in a young person’s life increases self-esteem, strengthens relationships with peers and adults, improves academic performance and attendance, and helps combat school drop-out. Research increasingly indicates that children who succeed, despite often enormous personal, economic or social obstacles, do so because of caring, competent adults who believe in them. Mentoring outcomes are reciprocal: mentors attest to enhanced self image and self esteem, fulfilling expression of personal values and accrue cultural capital and a diverse perspective.
ModelMentoring USA is a structured, site-based, mentoring organization that began as the first state-sponsored, school-based, one-on-one mentoring program in the country in 1987. The program founded by former First Lady of the State of New York, Matilda Raffa Cuomo, became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1995, and has provided mentors for more than 5,000 children since its inception and serves youth nationally and internationally.
BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE: COLLEGE STARTS EARLY AT EAGLE ACADEMY NEWARK
By Alicia Cook
Pre-college summer programs are an exciting and educational way for students to get a taste of college life while they are still enrolled in high school. Rising sophomore students from Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark had the opportunity to participate in one such program this summer, Bloomfield College’s 2016 10th Grade Summer Program. The program provided students with a head start on their college journey and ran three days a week from August 9 through August 18.
The 10th Grade Summer Program provided the students with the opportunity to participate in project-based math sessions, as well as improve their academic writing skills. The program, which was led by Bloomfield College professors, increased the students’ knowledge of time management skills, healthy study habits, and stress reduction techniques. Guest speakers for the program included Bloomfield College representatives from Financial Aid and Career Development.
“The Eagle Academy students will also be participating in PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) test prep here on campus once a month throughout the school year,” added Dr. Tresmaine Grimes, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. “We hope to continue to strengthen our relationship with them over the next three years and have them enroll at Bloomfield College upon graduation from high school.”
The program, free to students, is funded through a grant from the Predominantly Black Institutions Competitive Grant
Pre-college summer programs are an exciting and educational way for students to get a taste of college life while they are still enrolled in high school. Rising sophomore students from Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark had the opportunity to participate in one such program this summer, Bloomfield College’s 2016 10th Grade Summer Program. The program provided students with a head start on their college journey and ran three days a week from August 9 through August 18.
The 10th Grade Summer Program provided the students with the opportunity to participate in project-based math sessions, as well as improve their academic writing skills. The program, which was led by Bloomfield College professors, increased the students’ knowledge of time management skills, healthy study habits, and stress reduction techniques. Guest speakers for the program included Bloomfield College representatives from Financial Aid and Career Development.
“The Eagle Academy students will also be participating in PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) test prep here on campus once a month throughout the school year,” added Dr. Tresmaine Grimes, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. “We hope to continue to strengthen our relationship with them over the next three years and have them enroll at Bloomfield College upon graduation from high school.”
The program, free to students, is funded through a grant from the Predominantly Black Institutions Competitive Grant
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StreetSquash Newark was established in 2012 to extend StreetSquash’s model of long-term intensive support to children in Newark, New Jersey public schools. The program is the first Urban Squash program in New Jersey.
The After School Program is StreetSquash’s core offering, and serves public school children from Harlem and Newark in 6th-12th grade. Participants are recruited from StreetSquash’s partner schools, making up teams of 20-30 boys and girls by grade.
The After School Program is StreetSquash’s core offering, and serves public school children from Harlem and Newark in 6th-12th grade. Participants are recruited from StreetSquash’s partner schools, making up teams of 20-30 boys and girls by grade.
- Newark: 28 participants from 2 partner schools, 6th & 7th grade.
- After-School Sessions: minimum 75 minutes homework help and maximum 75 minutes of squash training.
- Literacy Enrichment (Middle School): 75 minutes of subject-based learning, arts enrichment, & 75 minutes of squash training on Fridays.
- Saturday Session: 75+ minutes squash training and match play. Saturdays are also time for team members to perform community service and take field trips.
- Team Trips: weekend excursions to visit new communities, for squash and cultural exposure.
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THE FIRST EAGLE SCHOLARS TO FLY ARE IN NEWARK
Eagle Flight Squadron is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization founded more than 35 years ago by Reverend Russell R. White. The program encourages youth to develop trade, educational, and manual skills related to aviation. Students are given the opportunity to develop their own wings, literally and figuratively. It helps many teens learn to fly and find careers in aviation. Beginning in 2015 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark scholars will have the opportunity to become pilots through a partnership with Eagle Flight Squadron. Additionally, participating Eagle Newark scholars will be eligible for their first solo flight at age 16 and for their flight license upon high school graduation.
Eagle Newark partners with City of Newark of Neighborhood and Recreational Services.
January 2015
January 2015
In January 2015 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark launched a new partnership with the City of Newark Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services. Through this partnership Eagle Academy Newark scholars will now participate in Lacrosse (with Urban Exposure), Chess (with Newark Chess Club), Swimming at the JFK Recreation Center and Hockey (with Hockey in Newark) at he Ironbound Recreation Center.
Obalaji Baraka, Manager City of Newark Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services and his team, the Lacrosse caoches at East Side Hich School (Newark) and our other partners have been great! And soon our parents will hit the pool and gym for themselves. Together we do MORE.
Special thanks to Tish Johnson (The Groundwork Agency) for putting it all together for us.
Obalaji Baraka, Manager City of Newark Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services and his team, the Lacrosse caoches at East Side Hich School (Newark) and our other partners have been great! And soon our parents will hit the pool and gym for themselves. Together we do MORE.
Special thanks to Tish Johnson (The Groundwork Agency) for putting it all together for us.
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Determined to Educate brings Hip-Hop Legend Darryl "DMC" McDaniels to Eagle Newark
Special thank you to Cindy Senyah Baah and the Determined to Educate team for bringing the "KING OF ROCK" Darryl "DMC" McDaniels to speak with the Eagle Newark scholars and our invited Weequahic High School students. They all received a compelling history of hip-hop and a glimpse into DMC's compelling life story.
Special thank you to Cindy Senyah Baah and the Determined to Educate team for bringing the "KING OF ROCK" Darryl "DMC" McDaniels to speak with the Eagle Newark scholars and our invited Weequahic High School students. They all received a compelling history of hip-hop and a glimpse into DMC's compelling life story.
Eagle Academy Newark scholars get the "West Point" Leadership Experience
One of Eagle Academy for Young men of Newark's most promising partnership[s is with the United States Military Academy at West Point. Beginning in year 2 Eagle Academy Newark scholars participate in a unique leadership retreat at West point in the beginning of each year. In collaboration with the U.S. Military Academy’s Center for Leadership and Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.), lead by Dr. Donald Outing, the scholars participate in S.T.E.M. and leadership workshops facilitated by West Point Staff and Cadets. Workshops include Robotics, Bridge Building, Admissions and Leadership/Ethics
One of Eagle Academy for Young men of Newark's most promising partnership[s is with the United States Military Academy at West Point. Beginning in year 2 Eagle Academy Newark scholars participate in a unique leadership retreat at West point in the beginning of each year. In collaboration with the U.S. Military Academy’s Center for Leadership and Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.), lead by Dr. Donald Outing, the scholars participate in S.T.E.M. and leadership workshops facilitated by West Point Staff and Cadets. Workshops include Robotics, Bridge Building, Admissions and Leadership/Ethics
Building, Admissions and Leadership/Ethics. Scholars also actively participate in team building, obstacle courses, musical performances by the USMA Band, tours of West Point, and much more. Eagle Academy Newark looks forward to growing this partnership. Our goal is that West Point becomes a real college choice a number of Eagle Newark scholars.
The Future Project launches a "DREAM TEAM" at Eagle Academy Newark.
Imagine a new kind of future. Imagine young people with belief in tomorrow. Imagine all students challenged to imagine, innovate, fail, and, ultimately, discover their passions and purpose. Imagine the next generation inspired—every day—to build the future. Imagine turning students' dreams of a limitless future into tangible reality. That’s The Future Project. Uniting passionate people to transform the futures of our youth, our schools, and our nation.
"LOVE DAY" at Eagle Academy Newark with Sherwin-Willians and the Future Project
Thank you to Groove Phi Groove, Seton Hall University Martin Luther King Scholarship students, Citizen Schools, The Future Project, Sherwin Williams, YouthBuild Newark, and the scholars, parents and friends of the Eagle Academy for Young Men | Newark for your participation.
THE EAGLE ACADEMY NEWARK JUICE CREWIn partnership with The Future Project and local juice bars Four Seasons and The Harvest Table, Eagle Academy Newark scholars learned all about the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables. Through a curriculum of hands on juicing, visits to local juice bars and shopping trips to local fresh food markets our scholars took the first steps towards launching our own brand of "Eagle Juice."
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