Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School

09/01/2026

Welcome back to Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School! 🌟 Meet Alaiah, one of our shining scholars, excited to embark on a year filled with learning and growth. Here also are just a few of the bright faces who started school today. Together, we are paving the way for their incredible futures! drlenaedwardscharterschool.org

08/30/2026

📣 Excitement is in the air as we get ready for our First Day of School🎉 We're thrilled to welcome all our wonderful students and their families to an inspiring start to the new school year. Doors open at 8:10am for students and close at 12:45pm. We are hosting half days 9/1- 9/4. 🏫✨ drlenaedwardscharterschool.org

08/03/2026

DLEACS Summer Program at Saint Peter's University!

We are excited to announce the completion of our first college based comprehensive program designed to foster academic excellence and personal growth for our students. Our curriculum included enriching activities that spark creativity and curiosity..

Empowering Students. Building Futures!

.LenaEdwardsAcademicCharterSchool

08/03/2026

DLEACS Summer Program at Saint Peter's University!

We are excited to announce the completion of our first college based comprehensive program designed to foster academic excellence and personal growth for our students. Our curriculum included enriching activities that spark creativity and curiosity..

Empowering Students. Building Futures!

.LenaEdwardsAcademicCharterSchool

04/03/2026

🔬✨ BIG BRAINS. BRIGHT FUTURES. ✨🔬

Our Grade 3–5 students showed OUT at the Science Fair! 🚀
From creative experiments to mind-blowing discoveries, our young scientists explored, tested, and presented like pros. 🧪💡

We saw innovation, confidence, and curiosity in action—and this is just the beginning! 👩🏽‍🔬👨🏾‍🔬

👏 Shoutout to our students, teachers, and families for making this event a HUGE success!

03/29/2026

Applications are available for 2026-2027!

03/22/2026

Inside the Month at DLEACS!

The journey doesn’t start in college—it starts with exposure.

Scholars from Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School took their next step on the Road to Success with an inspiring visit to Kean University. From walking the campus grounds to envisioning their futures, our students experienced firsthand what’s possible beyond the classroom.

Moments like these turn dreams into goals—and goals into plans.
College is not just an option. It’s the expectation. 🎓
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03/22/2026

"Golden Tales of Hip Hop” highlights the storytelling power of hip hop as a tool for literacy, identity development, and self-expression. Thank you to Professor Charles Burks for bringing Montclair University's Children's Theatre Tour to our school!

03/02/2026

02/23/2026

Due to the blizzard, classes will be suspended on February 24, 2026.