Regular readers will know about NJ Governator Chris Christie and his battles with the NJEA along with the NJ Democrats over general budgetary priorities.
How do those battles get reported?
Well it seems that New Jersey missed out on collecting federal "Race To The Top" education dollars. They came in at 11th place. Only the top ten got any money. New Jersey missed by 3 points. A paperwork error cost them 4.8 points.
However, they could have gotten 14 points if the NJEA had endorsed the NJ state application. Why the imprimatur of the NJEA should be required is beyond me. It seems that such a requirement grants too much power to a private special interest group.
How is the story reported in the NYTimes? Is the headline about how an intransigent union put its ego ahead of the educational needs of the state's students?
Oh hell no.
Christie Helped Lose Grant for Schools, Ex-Official Says
The guy that made the paperwork error got canned so now he's singing as loudly as he can that Chris Christie caused the problem by irritating the NJEA.
No bias to be seen here. Move along quietly while the NYTimes hopes that you haven't an independent thought left in your head. Sheesh!
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