Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Isaiah Fudge Director Positive Youth Development For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org Overview In June 2024, U.S.Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a national public health crisis. This declaration draws attention to two essential points–the need for a holistic approach to address the crisis […]
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Did you know New Jersey has the lowest rate of disconnected youth—but there’s more to do
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Alisha Sheikh Summer Volunteer For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org References: 5 Consequences of Not Having Access to Education – The Borgen Project Teens ages 16 to 19 […]
Did you know that chronic absenteeism is still an issue of concern in New Jersey?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Keith Hadad Staff Writer For more information on this topic, contact Keith at khadad@acnj.org. In New Jersey, a student is considered chronically absent if 10 percent or more of the school days are missed in the school year. This is the equivalent of 18 missed days or more based on […]
Newark Kids Count Data Report 2024 Media Release
CONTACT: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos | eloisa@acnj.org | 732-522-0383 NEWS: Latest Newark Kids Count Data Report, Now Available in Spanish, Reveals Mixed Progress in Outcomes for Child Well-Being NEWARK, NJ – With fewer families living below the poverty line, a decrease in unemployment, and an increase in median household income, Newark is making progress in some areas of […]
Did you know that many students are still not taking advantage of New Jersey’s free or reduced price school breakfast program?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Keith Hadad Staff Writer For more information on this topic, contact Keith at khadad@acnj.org. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, especially for growing children. This is why legislators and advocates have worked so hard to ensure that free and reduced-price breakfast is available at school […]
