New Jersey is becoming ground zero in the Republican campaign to turn public schools into corporate profit centers. Governor Christie's education plans include a new $825 million private school voucher program paid for by cutting $820 million out of the public education budget. The program was designed by Christie and his Education Commissioner - Christopher Cerf - who just happened to previously be the President of the world's largest for-profit school corporation - Edison Schools, Inc.
So is this just a case of Republicans believing that privatization is always better? Not exactly...it turns out Governor Christie used to be a lobbyist on behalf of Edison Schools Incorporated - and routinely lobbied the state on behalf private schools.
And now as Governor - Christie is giving the ultimate kickback to his former employers - the state's entire public education system and over $800 million bucks. Chris Christie - the best governor money can buy.
-Thom
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