Category Archives: Events
Out of the mouths of babes…
Last night the Paterson Board of Education and the community members wrestled with the latest version of Paterson’s school transformation plan. Of the more than three hours of comment and debate, the contribution of the children stands out for me. Faced … Continue reading
Is ALEC in our future?
Hello, ALEC. No, not a person. A conservative think tank whose legislative agenda for education includes vouchers, the expansion of charters, tax breaks for home-schoolers and private companies building and running schools. Want to know more about ALEC? Here’s the … Continue reading
Focus on outcomes for children
I agree with Acting Commissioner Cerf on education funding, it’s not just about the money. After that, we part company. For me the question is: how do we get all our children to graduation with skills to make a good … Continue reading
How many NJ kids in private schools? Check this map.
There is so much debate on education issues, sometimes an interesting tool gets lost. Take today’s story on NJ Spotlight about private school participation in NJ. It’s lost behind the stories about charters and teacher tenure. Click here to go … Continue reading
Call to Action: Paterson Reads!
Do you know that children who do not read on grade level by the end of third grade are likely to drop out? As early as 9 years old, some kids are on a path to a life of poverty and hardship. … Continue reading
Paterson Kids Count Full Report
How are the children? Stuggling. We all know that. However, Paterson Kids Count shows us a detailed, rounded picture of our children’s conditions over the past five years. For us at PEF, the critical point is the low literacy achievement by … Continue reading
Help Paterson children with Donors Choose
I love putting a smile on children’s faces. Their joy in simple things is so uplifting. Yesterday, on Halloween, we took pop-up cards to Napier Academy/School 4′s middle school students. Their smiles spread from ear to ear. Today, we have … Continue reading
It’s the Law, isn’t it?
I’m scratching my head about this question: don’t we have to follow the law? We pride ourselves in this country about being a nation of laws, not men. But it doesn’t seem as if New Jersey is paying much attention. … Continue reading
Join us Saturday on another planet!
Where you you be on Saturday, October 15? We’ll be at Planet 301 at the City Center Mall as part of Paterson Public Schools’ Parent and Community Awareness Day. It’s a day packed with interesting opportunities to hear about what’s … Continue reading
So many people to thank!
I’m sending a big shout out to all the wonderful people and groups who have responded to the needs of the children of Napier Academy/School 4. Thank you all so much. I know that some of you don’t want recognition … Continue reading