McKinley School

History Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary! Marion P. Thomas Charter School (MPTCS) received its charter in 1998 and opened in 1999 with 60 students in grades K-2. MPTCS was conceived by a group of committed Newark community activists and parents, under the direction of the late Rev. Dr. Charles E. Thomas, pastor emeritus of The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark. With a commitment of $1 million from New Hope, MPTCS opened its doors in a four classroom facility in the North Ward. Today, there are 540 students in grades K-8 operating out of two campuses. Grades K-4 at 370 S. 7th St., headed by Principal Dabney and a Middle School (Grades 5-8) at 308 S. 9th St, headed by Principal Gamble.

Great Oaks Charter School is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve education outcomes for students by providing high-dosage tutoring, mentorship, and enrichment opportunities. Through their GO Fellows program, they recruit individuals to serve as tutors and mentors in partner schools throughout the Northeast, helping students achieve their full potential and closing the achievement gap between urban and suburban students. With a focus on individualized instruction and addressing students' developmental needs, Great Oaks Charter School has been serving over 3,000 students each year for the past 10 years. Their intensive program, part of the federal AmeriCorps program, not only prepares fellows for careers in education but also equips them with valuable skills and experiences that set them apart in various fields.Generated from the website

Kingdom School of Divinity, located in Newark, NJ, is a nonprofit seminary dedicated to training and equipping both men and women for ministry leadership in a rapidly evolving world. The institution offers a range of programs, including a Certificate Program, designed to cultivate leadership gifts and provide rigorous theological education alongside practical ministry training. With a strong emphasis on discipleship and continuous learning, Kingdom School of Divinity fosters a supportive environment for those answering the call to serve in Christ's church. Their mission is to prepare future ministers, pastors, and lay leaders, transforming lives and communities for the Kingdom of God through collaborative study and prayerful guidance. Generated from the website