Newark’s Student Union isn’t a Puppet, but It is Powerful

Camden isn’t the only place where students are protesting and getting into the mix surrounding education politics. The Newark Student Union’s continuous effort to oust Cami Anderson caught a wave of publicity this week when they decided to stage a sit-in at a Board Meeting. Predictably, their political opponents claimed the event was coached by adults, … Continue reading Newark’s Student Union isn’t a Puppet, but It is Powerful

What I’m Reading: Corey Booker’s Camden Visit

Yesterday, Mayor Corey Booker’s campaign was back in Camden: “This is an election that all of America is going to be watching,” Booker said before about three dozen students and supporters in Camden, where he met with Mayor Dana L. Redd. My worry with Mayor Booker is simple. For all his reputation of being a … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Corey Booker’s Camden Visit