Camden

Charter School Rally Accidentally Makes Case Against Closing Schools

“You are not alone. We will save charter schools.” That’s New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, speaking at a charter rally in Albany, where there is apprehension about new New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s skepticism of charters. The New York Times saw this as the latest salvo between the pro-ed reform camp and a growing … Continue reading Charter School Rally Accidentally Makes Case Against Closing Schools…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Local Knowledge, New Orleans.

Community Voice: Camden’s Story Getting Out

Keith Benson’s at it again. The author of the most read blog post on this site, and the first community guest to write here, has a post with national education blogger Edushyster. That post, titled Greetings from Scamden, NJ addresses key issues of local disempowerment. One of the reasons I’ve started this blog is that I thought … Continue reading Community Voice: Camden’s Story Getting Out…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Community Voice, Local Knowledge.

Camden Chatter: Demolition Reactions

“Camden Chatter” is a series of blog posts by Rutgers-Camden Ph.D. Candidate Christopher Wheeler on the “chatter” on social media about Camden. Here are his thoughts on the past week’s top stories: Share it!

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Camden Chatter.

Place-Making, Jargon and Crossing Cultural Divides

“Most of Camden’s civic life is hidden to someone who isn’t from here.”*  Over the past few weeks I’ve been stepping out and trying to find new things in Camden. I attended the Camden High-Camden Catholic hoops game (even brought a PhD student for a meeting). I went to Corinne’s for the first time through … Continue reading Place-Making, Jargon and Crossing Cultural Divides…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Local Knowledge.