Camden Education Fund Awards $1.25 Million Grant

The funding supports five K-8 schools in Camden to provide targeted learning for students.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Financial Aid

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The Camden Education Fund has awarded $1.25 million in "Supporting All Learners" grants to five K-8 schools. This funding aims to accelerate academic growth for students currently performing below grade level.

Why it matters

The program provides essential resources for multilingual learners and students with disabilities. It allows schools to implement targeted learning opportunities to better meet diverse academic needs.

The $1.25 million grant is designated for five K-8 schools in Camden. This follows a previous round of funding where $1.1 million was awarded to five city public high schools for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years.

The players

Camden Education Fund

This organization provides financial support and resources to schools serving students in the city of Camden.

Promise Charter Middle School

This is one of the five K-8 schools in Camden receiving the new educational grant.

Dr. Henry H. Davis Family School

This institution is a recipient of the Supporting All Learners grant to assist students needing academic support.

KIPP Hatch Academy

This school is among those selected to receive funding to improve outcomes for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.

LEAP Academy University School

This academy is a designated recipient of the grant aimed at accelerating student growth.

The details

The grant program focuses on students who are working below grade level, including those with disabilities and multilingual backgrounds. Recipient schools include Promise Charter Middle School, Dr. Henry H. Davis Family School, KIPP Hatch Academy, LEAP Academy University School, and Mastery Cramer Hill.

2024-25 school year: Served as the first period for the previous high school grants.
2025-26 school year: Served as the second period for the previous high school grants.
2026: The year the Supporting All Learners grant was awarded.

Culture Shift

This initiative reflects a broader movement toward localized, targeted educational funding aimed at closing achievement gaps for vulnerable student populations. It follows a pattern set by the Every Student Succeeds Act by prioritizing interventions for students performing below grade level.

Families with students at the five recipient schools may see new learning opportunities and academic support programs introduced this year. These resources are designed to directly assist students struggling with grade-level curriculum.

The takeaway

The grant provides a critical financial boost for schools working to close the achievement gap for students with specialized needs. By focusing on targeted instruction, the program helps ensure that children with disabilities and multilingual learners have the support required to succeed.