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
The proposal seeks to leverage municipal bonding to acquire the former Catholic school and its adjacent convent for recreational space, and then transfer the property to the school district for its eventual refurbishment into educational uses. Some members of both governing bodies are critical of the plan. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
October 2, 2025
Collingswood Police Chief Kevin Carey and Superintendent Fred McDowell review established policies about bias-based policing, supporting children from immigrant families, and how to meet the needs of different populations in the community. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
July 8, 2025
Collingswood Public Schools has been in mediated contract talks with its teachers union since last August. Both sides of the negotiating table say they want to settle, but they haven't come to terms on a handful of key issues. We review them here. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
June 3, 2025