Thelma Ramsey

In South Orange-Maplewood, Leveling Inequality Persists for Black Students, Report Says

Two years after the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education passed a sweeping Access & Equity policy designed to end years of institutionalized racism and address…

Maplewood’s Thelma Ramsey Gets a Surprise on Dr. Oz Show

On October 7, the Dr. Oz show aired a segment featuring Morris Chestnut — the handsome actor who first achieved fame for Boyz in…

Consultant Documents Racial Disparities in SOMSD, BOE Asks ‘What’s Next?’

South Orange-Maplewood schools see students of color underrepresented in higher-level classes, and overrepresented in disciplinary numbers. Such were the preliminary findings from Sage Consultants,…

Consultant Questions District’s Commitment to Improving Communication

Communication has been a big topic of conversation lately within the South Orange – Maplewood School District. Several of the most recently elected Board of…

Parents Ask for More Guidance, Communication at Excellence & Equity Forum

“These are all things we can do,” said consultant Thelma Ramsey, to a group of more than 50 parents who worked together to offer…

SOM Educational Consultant Hosts Equity & Excellence Forum April 16

The South Orange – Maplewood School District and Sage Educational Consultants will be hosting a community forum at Columbia High School on Thursday, April 16 at…