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Student Voice: Raising Money for Camden AAU Basketball

I always like to highlight neat things happening across the city, so I was particularly pleased to see one of my former students, Brian Gregg, raising money for an AAU basketball team here in Camden. I went ahead and donated, and promised him if he shared some more details with me, I’d pass them along … Continue reading Student Voice: Raising Money for Camden AAU Basketball…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge.

Camden Becomes Gov. Christie’s Bipartisan Selling Point

With Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush rumbling about running for president, yesterday’s State of the State speech was New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s opportunity to respond. And he went where he has so often gone this year when he needs political support: Camden. And then there was this: The governor even went so far as to exclude … Continue reading Camden Becomes Gov. Christie’s Bipartisan Selling Point…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden.

What does supporting teachers really look like?

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?…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, education.

Did you wear thermals to work today? This Camden High teacher did.

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.…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, education.