TEACHERS UNION HAS SOME CONCERNS ABOUT CHRISTIE'S EDUCATION REFORM IDEAS
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Trenton - (WBGO News 11/6/2009)

Reforming urban education is one of the top priorities for New Jersey Governor-elect Chris Christie. However, he may face some push back from the teachers union.

New Jersey Education Association spokesman Steve Baker says the union does have some concerns.

 “Scaling back the commitment to pre-K education, pre-school education, we think would be a real mistake. If he follows through on what he talked about in the campaign and scales that back, we’re going to continue to fight for that and push for that. “

Christie has said he wants to eliminate the waiting list for charter schools and would appoint an Education Commissioner whose priority will be approving high quality charter school applications.  Baker says while the union has never been opposed to charter schools, it’s wise to proceed cautiously to maintain high standards.

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