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Students and residents defend PCC professor after council criticism during Paterson workshop

Paterson Municipal Council · September 10, 2025
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Multiple Passaic County Community College students and alumni spoke at Paterson's Sept. 9 workshop to defend Professor Joe Keyes after a council member said parents had complained about his teaching, calling the classroom inclusive and urging verification before allegations are repeated.

Dozens of residents and students used the workshop public portion on Sept. 9 to defend Professor Joe Keyes of Passaic County Community College after a council member said there had been parental complaints about his teaching.

Several students described Keyes's classes as inclusive and challenging. A student said Keyes created a…

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