Tag Archives: Good Schools
You are not alone if you organize
I’ll tell you a secret. At some point, every parent feels like they are the only one with the problem. You are angry, maybe embarassed. You don’t know what to do. It feels too big to tackle. You get angry … Continue reading
Looking for the Money, not Just Following it
“Follow the Money” is a workshop about understanding school budgets that I’ve been offering for years. Because all NJ school districts use the same formats and regualtions, the materials I’ve developed about the Paterson budget can be used for any … Continue reading
Ready, set, go! Costa Rica here we come!
The countdown isn’t over for 8 young Paterson women. The New Year’s Eve ball may have dropped, but they are still counting the days until they leave for the rain forests of Costa Rica’s Osa peninsula on January 13. This will be the third … Continue reading
Can I get a witness? NJ Supreme Court Jan. 5th
On January 5th, the NJ Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of the School Funding Reform Act of 2008 [SFRA]. I hope that you will plan to join us in Trenton at the hearing to represent our children and our … Continue reading
Will more charters help Paterson?
As I get ready for Dr. Evan’s forum at Rosa Parks tonight at 5 pm, I’m thinking about charter schools as a reform strategy. As Dr. Evans explained last week, Paterson does not have the authority to give any group … Continue reading
All alone, waiting for Superman
Yesterday, I went to see “Waiting for Superman, with four colleagues. Going with my trusted colleagues is very important to this story, because I didn’t go alone. As I think back upon the film, I’m stuck by the isolation of … Continue reading
How Fair is “Fair”? School funding, donations and the Cheshire Cat
You decide: You say that you want everyone to take the bus to the game. The bus costs $3.00. Jerry has three dollars, Stacey has $2.50 and Eddie has $2.00. Ok , you say, I’ll give everyone $.50 so they can … Continue reading
12 things you can do to help Paterson schools: Our children need you!
Twelve Things You Can Do to Change Paterson Public Schools Making change in Paterson is NOT a spectator sport! We need everyone’s help to move forward. Here are 12 things you can do to make change. 1. Take action, don’t just grumble. … Continue reading