Tag Archives: What can I do to help
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
Making Do without $54 million
It’s budget time for schools across the country. Schools face higher demands and reduced support. And the news in Paterson isn’t any better. While our budget increased by $14 million, its buying power is less. For example, we will lose … Continue reading
Imagine if we graduated 90% of Paterson kids!
Imagine if we graduated 90% of Paterson kids! I had the distinct privilege of participating in the First Annual America’s Promise GradNation Summit in Washington DC last week. It was so exciting to see so many people hyped about getting … 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
Are we ready for change? Dr. Evans forum raises rigor & questions
More choice. Academic rigor. New school configurations. School/teacher reward plans. I listened to Dr. Evans at Thursday night’ forum with hope and dread. Hope: Because the strategic plan and this year’s targets are bold and doable. Dread: Because the foes … 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
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