Controversial Hebrew-immersion charter school in Bergen County may finally open

Associated Press

A controversial plan to open a Hebrew-immersion charter school in Bergen County might have its best chance at state approval this year as the Christie administration looks to expand school choice throughout the state.

The application for Shalom Academy -- thrice rejected by the state and opposed by local school administrators -- is also buoyed by the opening this year of a similar school in East Brunswick, which already has a waiting list for the next school year.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at December 1, 2010 3:23 AM
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