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Meeting Date:
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Instruction & Program - Votes |
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Subject:
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19.13 Approval of a Research and Data Sharing Agreement between the University of California, Los Angeles and the Newark Board of Education |
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 2.1 2.1 Develop and implement a pre-K through grade 12 inclusive curricula and assessments that elevate historically marginalized voices, strengthen and sustain a focus on the instructional core, and provide opportunities to learn about perspectives beyond one’s own scope.
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Enclosure:
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Wray_NBOE_DataSharing_Agreement |
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas the researchers propose to conduct preliminary research with high school students in Newark, New Jersey. Their first aim is to understand high school students' views and experiences with registering, voting, and civic education and discussion following the April 2025 Newark school board election. By gathering data on students' experiences during this election, the researchers can inform Newark schools, community, and election officials about the implementation of the lower voting age policy.
Whereas the researchers would like to recruit all 11th and 12th grade students from one large Newark public high school (ages 16-18) to complete a 15-minute survey that will focus on three topics: (1) demographic background, (2) experiences with the school board election, and (3) civic engagement, knowledge, and interest.
Whereas the researchers' second aim is to document students' civic interests, knowledge, and engagement after the election and compare with New Jersey high schools without voting rights. This preliminary comparative analysis will be an important first step toward a more rigorous analysis to document the impacts of lowering the voting age, which will inform academic research on youth development and civic education and other cities that are considering a lower voting age policy. |
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Funding :
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At no cost to the district. |
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Recommendation to the Board
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Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Research and Data Sharing Agreement between the University of California, Los Angeles and the Newark Board of Education. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Diana Da Silva - Supervisor |
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Signed By: |
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Rochanda Jackson - Executive Director |
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Signed By: |
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Sylvia Esteves - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning |
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Signed By: |
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Yolonda Severe - Deputy Superintendent |
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Signed By: |
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Brenda Liss - General Counsel |
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Signed By: |
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Roger León - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Kanileah Anderson Moved, Member Helena Vinhas seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Research and Data Sharing Agreement between the University of California, Los Angeles and the Newark Board of Education.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | |
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