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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Continues "ARPStars" Tour with Visits to Princeton and Newark to Highlight Best Pandemic Recovery Practices

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  • <p>Tour of Princeton High School</p>
    Date
    Tue, Mar 29 2022, 12:30pm
    Who

    <p>U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten<br>
    New Jersey Assistant Commissioner of Education Jorden Schiff<br>
    Princeton Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Carol Kelley</p>

    What

    <p>Tour of Princeton High School</p>

    When

    <p>Tuesday, March 29, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. ET</p>

    Where

    <p>Princeton High School<br>
    151 Moore St.<br>
    Princeton, New Jersey</p>

    <p><strong>PRESS:</strong> If you are interested in covering this event, please email <a href="mailto:press@ed.gov">press@ed.gov</a><u>.</u></p&gt;

    <p>Roundtable Discussion with Principals at Johnson Park Elementary School</p>
    Date
    Tue, Mar 29 2022, 1:45pm
    Who

    <p>U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten<br>
    New Jersey Assistant Commissioner of Education Jorden Schiff<br>
    Princeton Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Carol Kelley</p>

    What

    <p>Roundtable Discussion with Principals at Johnson Park Elementary School</p>

    When

    <p>Tuesday, March 29, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. ET</p>

    Where

    <p>Johnson Park Elementary School<br>
    285 Rosedale Rd.<br>
    Princeton, New Jersey</p>

    <p><strong>PRESS:</strong> If you are interested in covering this event, please email <a href="mailto:press@ed.gov">press@ed.gov</a><u>.</u></p&gt;

    <p>Discussion Between District Leaders and AFT on Teacher Pipeline</p>
    Date
    Tue, Mar 29 2022, 7pm
    Who

    <p>U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten<br>
    Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka<br>
    AFT Secretary–Treasurer Fedrick Ingram<br>
    Executive County Superintendent Joseph Zarra<br>
    Newark Board of Education Superintendent Roger León<br>
    Oliver Street School Principal Luis Henriques<br>
    New Jersey State Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz</p>

    What

    <p>Discussion Between District Leaders and AFT on Teacher Pipeline</p>

    When

    <p>Tuesday, March 29, 3 – 3:45 p.m. ET</p>

    Where

    <p>Oliver Street School<br>
    86 Oliver St.<br>
    Newark, New Jersey</p>

    <p><strong>PRESS:</strong> If you are interested in covering this event, please email <a href="mailto:press@ed.gov">press@ed.gov</a><u>.</u></p&gt;

    <p>Tour of STEM Programs at Newark School District</p>
    Date
    Wed, Mar 30 2022, 1pm
    Who

    <p>U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten</p

    What

    <p>Tour of STEM Programs at Newark School District</p>

    When

    <p>Wednesday, March 30, 9 – 9:40 a.m. ET</p>

    Where

    <p>Oliver Street School<br>
    86 Oliver St.<br>
    Newark, New Jersey</p>

    <p><strong>PRESS:</strong> If you are interested in covering this event, please email <a href="mailto:press@ed.gov">press@ed.gov</a><u>.</u></p&gt;

    <p>Conversation with Newark School District Students About Teacher Pipeline Program</p>

    Date
    Wed, Mar 30 2022, 3:15pm
    Who

    <p>U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten</p>

    What

    <p>Conversation with Newark School District Students About Teacher Pipeline Program</p>

    When

    <p>Wednesday, March 30, 11:20 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET</p>

    Where

    <p>East Side High School<br>
    238 Van Buren St.<br>
    Newark, New Jersey</p>

    <p><strong>PRESS:</strong> If you are interested in covering this event, please email <a href="mailto:press@ed.gov">press@ed.gov</a><u>.</u></p&gt;

On Tuesday and Wednesday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten will continue the “ARPStars” tour of various states to highlight ways schools are using American Rescue Plan (ARP) investments to support K-12 students’ recovery from the pandemic. Her tour will include visits to New Jersey’s Princeton and Newark school districts.

Tuesday morning, Deputy Secretary Marten will visit Princeton High School to see how the school is using ARP funds to strengthen arts and mental health resources for students, as well as its professional development and coaching for educators. She will also tour a preschool classroom at Johnson Park Elementary School, participate in a roundtable discussion with district principals, and discuss tutoring and special programs that provide students learning opportunities beyond the regular school day, funded by ARP.

On Tuesday afternoon, she will travel to Newark for a discussion with Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and leaders of Newark Public Schools, Montclair State University, and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Together, they will discuss a collaborative program that enables the district to strengthen its teacher pipeline byt raining East Side High School students for teaching careers through a dual credit program. The event also will be livestreamed by the district.

On Wednesday, Deputy Secretary Marten will continue touring Newark schools, with a visit to Oliver Street School to learn about STEM programs for young girls and to celebrate Women’s History Month. She will conclude the tour by speaking to a dozen students who are currently in the district’s teacher pipeline program.

These visits are part of Deputy Secretary Marten’s three-day tour of multiple schools to highlight their use of ARP funds. Since President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law one year ago, which included $130 billion to support recovery efforts at K-12 schools, more than 99% of elementary and secondary school students have returned to classrooms for in-person learning.

Each stop will end with a press gaggle. Press interested in covering each event can RSVP to Press@ed.gov.

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