Wednesday, September 1, 2010

N.J. Governor 'Defamed' Me, Ex-Commissioner Says - State EdWatch - Education Week

N.J. Governor 'Defamed' Me, Ex-Commissioner Says - State EdWatch - Education Week

N.J. Governor 'Defamed' Me, Ex-Commissioner Says

Former New Jersey education commissioner Bret Schundler says Gov. Chris Christie "defamed" him in criticizing his role in the state's Race to the Top application.

Christie fired Schundler last week after he said the former schools chief misled him about the state's application in the federal competition. That application included a critical error that cost the state 5 points—and potentially, a $400 million award.

The governor originally said that Schundler had provided federal reviewers with the correct information during an