education

Camden Students Deserve Rights and Power, not Dialogue

Yesterday, students from Camden’s high schools staged a walk out and marched to the Board of Education building for answers about teacher layoffs and other worries with the new direction the Camden School District is taking. There is great coverage from the Inquirer and the Courier-Post, on issues such as suspensions (after rumors that students … Continue reading Camden Students Deserve Rights and Power, not Dialogue…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, education, Student Voice.

Congrats to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (and what his victory means for Camden)

Yesterday Ras Baraka won a resounding victory in Newark. The election clearly hinged on education, and was a direct repudiation of the state takeover of the district. Unfortunately, while a mayor’s race appears to be a turning point in education policy in both New York and Newark, Camden’s complicated electoral history means Mayor Baraka’s win … Continue reading Congrats to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (and what his victory means for Camden)…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, education.

Community Voice: A Seat at the Grown-Up’s Table

This week has rightfully focused on teachers, as massive layoffs have taken center stage in Camden. Lost amid that struggle has been the voice of students. That’s why I’m particularly pleased to share this guest post, the first piece I’ve seen that highlights a student from a school slated to be closed. The post is co-authored … Continue reading Community Voice: A Seat at the Grown-Up’s Table…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Community Voice, education, Guest Post, Local Knowledge.

Community Voice: Charter School Closed Based on One Year of Test Scores

This is a guest post from Randy Ribay who describes himself as “a Camden resident who teaches in Philly and serves as the Vice President on the Board of Trustees for City Invincible Charter School.” The story broke yesterday that City Invincible Charter School will be closed: I’m on the Board of Trustees for City … Continue reading Community Voice: Charter School Closed Based on One Year of Test Scores…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Community Voice, education, Guest Post.

“I represent all the families of Camden,” says state-appointed superintendent

It was five hours into a Camden Board of Ed meeting filled with protest and high emotions when Keith Benson Sr. asked Superintendent Paymon Rouhanifard who, exactly, he represented. Paymon’s response was telling: “I’m here representing the people of Camden.” Sadly, that statement is false. In reality, Paymon is the figurehead of the least democratic … Continue reading “I represent all the families of Camden,” says state-appointed superintendent…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, education, Local Knowledge.