The Math Success Initiative (MSI) — a partnership between NJIT, the City of Newark and Newark Public Schools — is designed to strengthen Newark high school students’ mathematics knowledge, skills and preparation for enrollment at NJIT or other universities. The program, which also provides support and professional development for a number of mathematics-certified teachers from designated Newark high schools, is critical to developing the talent to support the State’s high-tech and innovation-driven economy. We worked with leaders from the university and from the City and Newark Public Schools to shine a spotlight on the program.