A packed winter Saturday delivered exactly what high school sports fans across New Jersey have come to expect in late January: postseason urgency on...
For Roger León, the story of Newark’s public schools is deeply personal. The son of Cuban immigrants, raised by a single mother who relied on government assistance, León knows firsthand the obstacles many of his students face. Today, as superintendent of Newark Public Schools, he leads New Jersey’s largest school district, serving more than 40,000 students and working alongside over 3,000 educators.
His journey is not just a professional achievement — it is a full-circle moment. From sitting in the classrooms of Newark as a child to now shaping the city’s educational future, León embodies what it means to dream big, work hard, and come home to give back.
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Robbinsville High School delivered a statement performance this week, sweeping a highly competitive quad meet and reaffirming its position as one of Mercer County’s most formidable wrestling programs. Competing at Notre Dame High School, the Ravens outpaced conference rivals Hightstown, Notre Dame, and Ewing in a day that showcased both depth and resilience following early-season challenges.
Although Robbinsville and Hightstown compete in different divisions, the meeting carried significant weight within the Colonial Valley Conference hierarchy. The Ravens opened the day with a decisive 46–30 victory over Hightstown, setting the tone for a clean sweep that continued with commanding wins over Notre Dame and Ewing.
The dual against Hightstown began with a surge of momentum that proved difficult...