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Why Post Angry Notes from Community Members

I did not want to have this discussion over at the “pissed off parent” post, because I did not want to detract from the points being made on education, but I’m trying to find a way to both empower local voices here, and keep this a civil, intellectual space. I’d love to have your thoughts on how … Continue reading Why Post Angry Notes from Community Members…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Local Knowledge.

Summer Break at the LK Blog

With just two weeks left before the start of classes, I’m going to take a little break from blogging. I’m really excited about the fall content coming up, and hope you’ll return to read after Labor Day.Share it!

Posted by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge.

Radio Recap: Radio Times Meets the Education Twitterverse

It was an honor to appear on WHYY’s Radio Times yesterday for their segment on “The State of Camden Schools.” I was particularly pleased to have them bring Camden parent Carmen Crespo on the show along with the Education Law Center’s David Sciarro. For those who want more on the backstory, here it is. But … Continue reading Radio Recap: Radio Times Meets the Education Twitterverse…

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

Guest Post: Where Will All the Boys Go?

This post was submitted by my Rutgers colleague, Dr. Julia Sass Rubin.  Imagine turning your public schools over to a private corporation that is unaccountable to your community; has no experience educating children like those attending your public schools; and forces most of the boys to leave before graduation?  That is exactly what the Christie … Continue reading Guest Post: Where Will All the Boys Go?…

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

Community Voice: Pair Business Subsidies w/ Small Business Incentives

I thought this recent comment by “SR” was worth the bump. It takes another look at the 76ers and Holtec deals:  1) Philadelphia has recently invested in waterfront projects to spruce up underutilized piers. Has there been research about the economic impact of those projects? 2) An issue with the recent deals with the Sixers … Continue reading Community Voice: Pair Business Subsidies w/ Small Business Incentives…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge.

Triage Until Change: Keeping Schools Open

Last night’s “What is Really Happening in Camden Schools?” meeting was largely an information session for parents seeking answers. The Education Law Center’s David Sciarra and Rutgers Professor Julia Sass Rubin laid out the legal and historical background of Camden’s movement towards Renaissance schools. Other speakers, like Keith Benson, spoke on familiar themes, such as … Continue reading Triage Until Change: Keeping Schools Open…

Posted by Stephen Danley in education, Local Knowledge.