Christie administration proposes loosening charter school regulations

In this Oct. 12, 2016 file photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks in Trenton, N.J. (Mel Evans/AP Photo, File)
NJ Spotlight’s John Mooney joined NewsWorks Tonight’s Dave Heller to discuss the changes in education policy proposed by the Christie administration and their chance of survival.
Debates surrounding charter schools in New Jersey flared up once again when the State Board of Education heard testimony on a package of proposals from the Christie administration. Some of the more controversial proposals include plans to waive certification requirements for teachers and principals in top performing schools.
NJ Spotlight’s John Mooney joined NewsWorks Tonight’s Dave Heller to discuss the changes and their chance of survival. Listen to their conversation below.
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