Here we go again. Last year, new charter schools coming to Camden were holding recruiting sessions at Rutgers-Camden before the schools were approved or announced. This year, Camden residents are again the last to know about new schools. It’s not exactly an industry secret that Mastery and at least one other charter are expanding in … Continue reading The Power of Privilege – Camden Residents are Always the Last to Know…
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In the last few weeks, I’ve heard my least favorite education talking point return. People keep claiming that a “silent majority” is scared off by those loud activists. But when I hear that claim, here’s what I’m really thinking. Such a claim dampens participation, holds activists to a double-standard, and is woefully culturally unaware of … Continue reading Least Favorite Education Talking Point: the “Silent Majority”…
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Yesterday’s short note about a building without heat in Camden High has made the rounds, and I’m starting to hear from folks. I want to take this particular moment, when the weather makes obvious the problems with crumbling facilities, and use it to talk about an even bigger issue: treating teachers well. This comment, from “Leigh” … Continue reading What does supporting teachers really look like?…
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Where are you reading this from? Your office? Your home? I want you to imagine doing your job outside, or without any heat. Could you perform as well in the cold? This isn’t a ridiculous exercise. Last night I received this comment from a teacher at Camden High: I teach at Camden High and spent the … Continue reading Did you wear thermals to work today? This Camden High teacher did.…
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The latest installment of An Apple for Our Teachers. Each Wednesday I’ll be publishing stories from Camden teachers about their lives and choice to teach here as a way to celebrate their dedication. It was local parent Carmen Crespo who came up with the idea, and first starting soliciting these stories. Here’s what she had to say about … Continue reading An Apple for Our Teachers: Lisa Guzik saw “big hearts” in the city where she teaches…
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The latest installment of An Apple for Our Teachers. Each Wednesday I’ll be publishing stories from Camden teachers about their lives and choice to teach here as a way to celebrate their dedication. It was local parent Carmen Crespo who came up with the idea, and first starting soliciting these stories. Here’s what she had to say about … Continue reading An Apple For Our Teachers: Chrissy Bianca discusses her connection w/ her students…
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