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Collingswood Schools Talks Garfield Closure, Student Transitions, Budget Challenges
In a meeting with families of Garfield Elementary School students, district representatives discuss their plan for next year, the roots of the structural deficit that has plagued the district for 15 years, and proposed solutions, from advocacy to an operations referendum. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
March 31, 2026
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Collingswood to Close Garfield Elementary, Cut Staff, Programs Amid $4.6M District Funding Gap
Spiking increases in costs, cuts to federal aid, a downturn in student enrollment, and changes to the state aid formulation have the district financially cornered, its leadership says. Collingswood Schools have operated with a structural budget deficit for 13 years, and the state says the district has derived a below-adequate share of its operational costs locally for 17 years. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
March 24, 2026
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Collingswood Schools Exploring Transportation Options for Oaklyn, Woodlynne Students
The district said it can’t afford to offer courtesy shuttles to kids with the farthest commutes, but it is looking at ways to alleviate the impact of travel on their school experience. Superintendent Fred McDowell said some strategies could be rolled out at the outset of the 2026 school year. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
December 10, 2025