“Where y’all teachers at when we need you?” Expectations of city public school teachers beyond the schoolhouse

ABSTRACT: While the geographic focus of this article is Camden, the needs of urban communities and the marginalization of its residents are universal. The concerns of Camden residents, safe streets, quality housing, and education, and access to decent employment, are nearly identical to those of Harlem, Liberty City, East St. Continue Reading…

Camden EA president walks 40 miles to protest budget crisis

Article can be accessed at: https://www.njea.org/camden-ea-president-walks-40-miles-to-protest-budget-crisis/ Protesting the potential closing of schools, Dr. Keith Eric Benson, president of the Camden Education Association (CEA), walked more than 40 miles to raise awareness about the budget crisis facing the city’s traditional public schools. Benson began his walk on Monday, April 15 at Continue Reading…