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Education for the 21st Century (Ey2k)

Model School Based Program at South 17th St., School in the Central Ward of Newark, NJ. December 1, 2003 Mayor Wayne Smith/Municipal Council expanded to Chancellor Ave., School/Irvington, NJ. (Dr. Kevin West/Principal)

Program's Goals:

A 'safe haven' that bridges the gap between the traditional school curriculum and the needs of children and families in both the Newark and Irvington Communities. Students receive a holistic learning experience that improves their academics (reading, writing, math, critical thinking, speaking, and listening)

Healthy Minds / Healthy Bodies

Education for the prevention of child abuse, use of alchohol, tobacco and other drugs, juvenile delinquency, and gang intervention. Encourages positive self-esteem, anger management, conflict resolution, and healthy life choices.

Students attend between the hours of 9:30 - 3:30pm. They have a nourishing breakfast, lunch, snacks, attend trips, community events, and other program incentives.

They can also receive individual, group, and family counceling.

S.I.M.B.A. II (Single Intelligent Males with Bold Ability)

Gender specific male program; Gives young males between the ages of nine and thirteen alternatives to juvenile delinquency and crime while increasing academic and careen choices. Our goal is to develop young entrepreneurs, community and family minded males.

Children Are A Gift - Public Awareness Campaign

Running from April through June, promoting alternatives to the abuse of children, and educating caregivers to more positive methods of discipline and child rearing.

Parent Leadership Institute

A program that empowers parents towards independence and self-sufficiency.

The NIA Project

A project dedicated to developing young ladies (9-14), of purpose by teaching them to avoid negative and unhealthy lifestyles that hamper their future success.

'School to Work'

Allows students in eighth grade and above to do volunteer work, and at the same time learn leadership and other skills that will help them in their future careers. It also gives them an opportunity to give back to others and develop caring for young children.