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
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Welcome to the Paterson Education Fund Website
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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
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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
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After the fall
Dread and fear. I felt them over the past two weeks as the flooding Passaic River drowned my city. No matter how prepared you think you are, the question niggles, Have I done everything I can to prepare? Inevitably, no. There is always … Continue reading
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Meeting the challenges with grace
Earthquake, flood and 9/11. You can either assume disaster and curse or try to find the grace in the challenge. I’m searching for grace. Grace is in the quiet things. A chance to read my granddaugter a new book. To … Continue reading
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Twenty years and counting
We’ve past a milestone that I hoped we’d never see. August 7 was the 20th anniversary of state takeover of the Paterson Public Schools. Will we ever return? We could. NJ QSAC [Quality Single Accountability Continuum] finally provided the roadmap. Our state … Continue reading
Save Our Schools!
Linda and I had an exhilarating experience at the Save Our Schools March in Washington DC this Saturday! 5,000 people gathered at the Ellipse Park behind the White House and rallied for more resources for public schools. Rally speakers included … Continue reading
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A picture worth 1,000 words
I received this four color, four page glossy brochure in Friday’s mail. Did you? The leadership of this organization is traveling the state asserting its concern for urban kids. But I wonder… What does this picture say to you? Sure … Continue reading
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Public Schools Should Go Away
“Public schools should go away.” I’ve always thought that such charges were just rhetorical, part of the rant in debate. But no, Monday’s Star Ledger features a Bob Braun column that turns my blood cold. “Public schools should go away,” … Continue reading
It’s Just Paterson-So Why Care?
In Friday’s Herald News, Assistant Editorial Page Editor Bruce Lowry vents his displeasure with recent events in Paterson, culminating with call by the investigators for the State Attorney General’s Office to investigate Councilman Benjy Wimberly. See the article here. Lowry says … Continue reading
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