>> camden is not just the boarded-up houses that you see. good morning, good to see you! there are lives. there are brilliant, beautiful scholars. good morning, george. you were rocking it out yesterday in class, okay? there are families who love their kids, who are passionate about education, passionate about equity, passionate about change. >> reporter: that passion helped turn camden's failing public schools into a success story. eight years ago, the state took over the schools and transformed them. this school is now the highest performing school in the area. >> if i need help, they'll ste...