Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School

🔬✨ 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!

Applications are available for 2026-2027!

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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"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!

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

History Month . Lena Edwards Academic Charter School

Honoring Black History Month: A time to acknowledge the achievements, resilience, and rich cultural contributions of Black individuals throughout history. We celebrate, learn, and uplift voices that inspire positive change in our communities and beyond. We are excited to showcase our student talent this week!
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Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School will suspend classes on February 23, 2026 due to impending blizzard-like conditions.

Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School celebrated the 100th anniversary of Black History Month along with our 100th day of school! Today, we honor Carter G. Woodson, known as the Father of Black History. Read about our pioneers, celebrate the achievements, and reflect on the enduring legacy of Black history in our community and beyond.
https://asalh.org/about-us/origins-of-black-history-month/

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