More than a decade after the state took over Camden City School District, enrollment in traditional public schools continues to decline as charter and renaissance schools gain popularity. Over half of the district’s 2024-25 budget is now spent on tuition for these schools.

More than a decade after the state took over Camden City School District, enrollment in traditional public schools continues to decline as charter and renaissance schools gain popularity. Over half of the district’s 2024-25 budget is now spent on tuition for these schools.

Our recent Community Teach-In brought parents, students, and neighbors together to uncover the truth about Camden’s public schools and to build a movement for lasting change.