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The New Jersey Department of Education received 22 charter school applications this year. "Now begins a rigorous review process through which we will determine whether the applicants can proceed with start-up activities for their schools," said Education Commissioner Lucille Davy. Those that receive approval will join the state's 53 existing charter schools. The applications reflect "a need in many cities for an educational choice," said Ron Shapella, program director for the New Jersey Charter Public School Association. "The demand is reflected in the waiting lists of the existing charter schools. The best students in our charter schools can hold their own against the high-achieving students anywhere in the state. We have the test scores to prove it."
Source: North Jersey News
Date: 08/10/2007
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