Newark School of Fashion and Design powered by Parsons School of Design represents a groundbreaking model of collaboration between higher ed institutions and public school districts.

Newark School of Fashion and Design powered by Parsons School of Design (NSFD) officially opened its doors during a ribbon cutting ceremony held on September 30, 2021, in Newark, New Jersey, marking the last of the three new schools the district has opened in the 2021-22 school year.

Joining Superintendent León and Principal Pitts were Mayor Baraka, Senator Ruiz, Board Vice-President Johnson, Board Members Anderson, Council and Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ortiz, Chief of Staff Nazario, Misa Hylton and team, members of Dirty Soles Footwear Group, Gucci, Parsons School of Design, and many, many more.