Mother Crusader: Is Chris Cerf Picky Or Gun-Shy About Charters?

Mother Crusader: Is Chris Cerf Picky Or Gun-Shy About Charters?:

Is Chris Cerf Picky Or Gun-Shy About Charters?

by darciecima

John Mooney of NJ Spotlight reported on the two charters that were approved by Comissioner Chris Cerf and team on Monday.  He said the fact that only two were approved demonstrates that "The Christie administration continues to be picky about new charter schools."

I have a different take on it.

I have read a NJDOE press release or two in my day, and the ones that come out about charter approvals tell a much different story.  Here are some highlights from the last four press releases.

January, 2011:  Acting Commissioner Cerf had just been appointed; here is what he had to say about the announcement of the record 23 charter applications approved in that round.

The record number of new charter schools approved today is a tangible