Priority Area I: PROMOTE EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
The OCCE promotes equity and social justice throughout Newark in education. The aim is to partner with stakeholders and offer resources to balance disproportionality, mitigate polarity and offer training, support and resources to educational leaders on issues of equity and social justice.
Priority Area II: PROMOTE LITERACY & BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL TO BOLSTER A NEWARK PIPELINE TO THE COLLEGE & CAREER WORKFORCE
The OCCE will partner with community organizations to support literacy initiatives and provide networking opportunities for all residents. Along with other community partners, the OCCE aims to produce a pipeline of Newark students and residents to participate in college and post secondary institutions to funnel into relevant 21st century careers.
Priority Area iii: PROMOTE ADVOCACY & CULTIVATE A POLICY LAB
The OCCE in engagement with other partners (governmental, private and the non-profit sector) will explore and seek to influence educational policy solutions and practices that are more equitable, healthier and environmentally friendly. The OCCE pursues equitable and efficient solutions to educational problems on both levels: state and local.
