Newark students head back to class as district rolls out cellphone ban

By: Amanda DeJesus

Outlets: Chalkbeat Newark

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 662

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Newark Public Schools Superintendent Roger León started the first day of classes with a tour of elementary schools across the city, beginning at Elliott Street Elementary School.

León’s top priority for the day? It’s making sure students are coming to school on time, he told Chalkbeat Tuesday morning. The district’s chronic absenteeism …

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