Tired of wonkery? The endless debate over Renaissance schools? The relentless PR campaign of the do-gooders? So are we. That’s why we save our favorite series blog series for #FoodieFriday. Another week, another article (and map!) talking about Camden’s food. It was great to meet Alex at our last Supper Club, and even better to see him … Continue reading #FoodieFriday: Or We Can Eat There Right Now…
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“Saving Kids from Tattoos” and Other Self-Serving Service
I just got back from Omaha, Nebraska, where I had a chance to present some work at the Coalition for Urban Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) annual conference (here’s a storify by UNO with all the conference twitter activity). Let me start by saying this: the conference was inspirational, Omaha was lovely, and there were tons of talented … Continue reading “Saving Kids from Tattoos” and Other Self-Serving Service…
Student Voice: Conflicting Views on Renaissance Schools
Each week, Ph.D. Candidate and Camden resident Rasheda Weaver will be sharing a post with us. Here’s her latest, on the public debate surrounding Camden’s new Renaissance Schools: Share it!
Talking Sustainability and Environmental Well-Being
Each Monday, Camden resident and Ph.D. candidate Rasheda Weaver shares her thoughts about a current issue in the city: Share it!
#FoodieFriday: Bluegrass, Local Liquor and a Food Truck
Still tired from the papal visit? Head spinning from wonky charts? Exhausted from local issues coming from local voices? That’s what #FoodieFriday is for. It’s like I always say, come for the wonkery, stay for the #FoodieFriday posts. This week, let’s highlight a cool activity happening tonight at Cooper River Distiller in downtown Camden. I’ve had … Continue reading #FoodieFriday: Bluegrass, Local Liquor and a Food Truck…
Community Voice: A Two-Tiered Education System
I’m always trying to highlight local voices, and this note from a teacher appeared in my comments a little while back. I’ve had a hard time wrapping my head around the recent #AllSchoolsRise social media campaign by the school district here, in part because I keep hearing teachers who I respect tell stories like these. … Continue reading Community Voice: A Two-Tiered Education System…