Prescient Views on Education

A reader was kind enough to pass along this year old Inky piece featuring two different views from Board of Education members on what the state takeover of education would mean for Camden communities, schools and children. Here are the prescient excerpts from each:  Felicia Reyes-Morton: So today while the room is quiet and still I … Continue reading Prescient Views on Education

Commenters Courage in the Face of Intimidation

This post is a thank you. A thank you to all the readers (readership has soared over the last month, we now have readers in 29 countries, along with a strong core in Camden, broader South Jersey, and Philadelphia). But a special thanks to the commenters. Over the past few weeks something special has started … Continue reading Commenters Courage in the Face of Intimidation

Education Town Hall: Half a Conversation

Last night I attended the Camden School District’s latest town hall, part of a series of meetings specifically designed to familiarize Camden residents with the new charter groups that will be “turning around” schools in the fall. It was inspirational to see education professionals committed to their students and parents. It was also only half … Continue reading Education Town Hall: Half a Conversation

Guest Post: School District has Matching Grant for Teacher Projects

I’m happy to be hosting a guest post from the Camden School District (Ashley McGrath) here today. As we’ve been critical here of the school district, I’ve been reaching out to different folks to provide alternate perspectives. This post is a start. It promotes a matching grant to fund teacher projects, and encourages parents to … Continue reading Guest Post: School District has Matching Grant for Teacher Projects