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Congratulations, Link Class of 2025!

July 7, 2025 By Sharon Machrone

Fifty-three Link scholars graduated from 8th grade in a lovely ceremony on June 20, 2025. This event marks a significant milestone in their educational journey as they prepare to transition to competitive high schools. We are excited to see them take this next step and are confident in their ability to thrive in their new environments. They will be attending a variety of schools, including private day and boarding schools, Catholic high schools, Newark magnet schools, Essex County technology schools, and charter schools. Congratulations to our scholars who now join the ranks of over 3,000 Link students who have graduated from Link since 1969.

Stay tuned for photos from the event!

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Young scientists showcase their projects

April 12, 2025 By Sharon Machrone

At Link’s Science Expo, students displayed the results of their science projects. Lower House students created class projects over time in Ms. Boyle’s class with students from the Gifted and Talented Program (grades 6-8) on hand to assist our younger students. Many Linkers brought in projects, showing great curiosity about science and creativity in displaying their findings. Congratulations to our budding scientists!

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Link Principal featured on My9TV

April 1, 2025 By Sharon Machrone

We are excited to share that Hannah Kennedy was interviewed on "New Jersey Now" on My9TV. She responded to questions from show host Mark Bonamo on Link's programming, NJSLA test scores and record growth, preparing our scholars for high school, providing exposures and opportunities beyond the classroom, and more.

 

The filming was arranged by the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association, which looks to find ways to highlight charter schools in the state. And, Link was pleased to have this opportunity to showcase our school!

 

Click here for the video.

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Make a difference in the lives of young scholars!

February 12, 2025 By Sharon Machrone

Link seeks teachers and staff to motivate and inspire the next generation. Great teachers yield extraordinary results for our students and change lives while doing so. Everyone who joins the school’s staff brings a quest for deep learning and growth, works towards excellence, possesses a deep commitment to our Core Values and a positive energy, and exhibits genuine joy in supporting our students. Our staff is relentless in their pursuit of uncovering and bolstering our students’ potential and greatness. Join us in preparing our scholars for high school and beyond!

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Link scholars are achieving!

January 21, 2025 By Sharon Machrone

Link is excited to share that recent New Jersey State Learning Assessment scores for our 5th through 8th graders demonstrate that our students are achieving and are on an upward trajectory of academic growth. The Spring 2024 test scores show that Link scholars outperformed the state in English Language Arts (ELA) (for the second year in a row) and outpaced the state in academic growth from the previous year. Link’s growth was also greater than that of several large local high-performing network charter schools and our sending district schools.

We take pride in being part of a strong public charter school sector, which has surpassed local public school districts. While we are encouraged by our students’ progress, we recognize that there is still much to be done to enhance student achievement and growth, particularly in math.

Head of School Maria Pilar Paradiso states, “This success is a testament to the collective efforts of our school community, the commitment of our teachers, and the hard work of our scholars, and we eagerly anticipate even greater accomplishments in the years to come. These scores are even more impressive when you consider that Link’s middle schoolers enter the school in 5th grade and that in just four years our scholars are experiencing tremendous growth. With the recent addition of lower grades, we are building a strong foundation for even more achievement.”

Link Education Partners delivers important resources to bridge the funding gap experienced by NJ charter schools and to provide a well-rounded educational program that nurtures mind, body, and spirit, allowing Link Community Charter School to drive student achievement and school growth. Link’s middle school scholars have taken the NJSLA test since the school converted to a public charter school. The elementary school, launched in September 2021 has now reached 3rd grade. Our new third graders will take the test in May 2025. This first round of testing with our 3rd grade will provide important indicators around the work we are doing with our youngest scholars.

Press Release: These Newark Charter Schools Scored High Marks On Latest NJ Report, April 26. 2024

Press Release: Eight Newark Schools Beat State Average on Literacy Test. Tap Into Newark, December 12, 2024

Press Release: NJ test scores from the NJ Public Charter School Association, December 10, 2024

 

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Celebrating winter holidays at Penn

December 20, 2024 By Sharon Machrone

Our elementary school scholars celebrated four important winter holidays in a wonderful assembly last week! Students worked for weeks researching their grade-assigned winter holiday. They studied traditions and customs, including celebrations, special foods, activities, clothing, and more, and they shared the results of their work at an assembly program for their peers, staff, and families. Kindergartners, dressed in black with kente cloth scarves or sashes, told the audience about Kwanza and sang “7 Days of Kwanza”, a song written by Link’s music teacher, Mr. Barber. First graders, in red and green attire for Christmas, explained the holiday and then sang the “Grinch” Christmas song. Second grade students, dressed in blue and white, spoke about Hanukkah and sand “Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel” while playing metallophones. Third grade scholars, in red and gold, highlighted the Chinese New Year Celebration and paraded around the room. They carried a dragon, as this coming year is the Year of the Dragon, and other items typical to the New Year event. This beautiful program adds to our students’ knowledge base and, fosters inclusivity, promotes understanding, and celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures that can exist within a community.

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