Author: Jessie Gómez

Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox.Newark voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday to choose from a mix of 11 new and returning candidates who are running for three seats on the Board of Education.Voters will choose among the largest set of first-time candidates in the Newark school board race, including one incumbent running to keep her board seat, three returning candidates, and seven newcomers. This year’s race also marks a historic moment as Newark’s 16- and 17-year-olds will be the first in…