By John Mooney
About a dozen other federal aid applications are expected from NJ, representing more than 30 school districts
What is it: Newark Public Schools under state-appointed Superintendent Cami Anderson yesterday filed its application to the federal Race to the Top competition, seeking up to $30 million for new programs to enhance “personalized learning” and to advance technology. The district was a finalist last year with a similar proposal, but fell short.
What is missing In a battle that spilled into the public yesterday, the Newark Teachers Union refused to sign on to the application, contending it was never consulted and didn’t agree with much of the plan.
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