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 Video refutes Christie, shows N.J. had chance to fix error in $400 million education grant form 8/26/2010
The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday released video footage contradicting Governor Christie’s claim that Washington bur...   Read Full Article Mistake might have cost NJ federal education grant 8/25/2010 By GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press Writer HADDONFIELD, N.J. - For anyone who's ever entered the wrong number on a tax return and been denied a refund, or accidentally overtipped, here's some consolation: A silly error on New Jersey's application for the highly competitive Race to the Top education grants might have cost the state $400 million. On Tuesday, the federal government announced that nine states and the District of Columbia had won the coveted grants. New Jersey was the top runner-up. A panel judged the lengthy applications on a 500-point scale. New Jersey fini... Read Full ArticleLaid-off N.J. teachers await action on funds 8/20/2010 Laid-off N.J. teachers await action on funds Christie is deciding how to distribute about $270 million in federal money. Districts will likely scramble to rehire. By Beth DeFalco Associated Press TRENTON - With the news that New Jersey will receive nearly $270 million in federal money to spend on saving teaching jobs, many of the state's unemployed educators are waiting to hear whether they will be rehired. Under the bill passed by Congress, the money must go toward rehiring laid-off teachers or to ensure that more will not be let go before the school year begins.... Read Full Article
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