The head of the NJEA, Joyce Powell, told reporters that Kindergarten students could not have colored construction paper because of Gov. Christie.
It was incredible, but typical. What really floored me was that local reporters pressed her about why she would not open up the teacher contracts (with their incredible 4.5% pay increase and almost zero contribution to their own health care costs). Only 12% of NJ teachers current pay premiums towards their own health insurance.
She refused to answer the question.
That's good ole Joyce Powell (the NJEA President) on the left.
She is a metaphor for what is wrong: a fat, bloated, domineering bureaucrat who is out of control.
“She is a metaphor for what is wrong: a fat, bloated, domineering bureaucrat who is out of control.”
Yep. There’s no indication that trimming her rations by 5% would pose any risk to her well-being. Of course, if she adds colored construction paper to her diet in lieu of belt-tightening, this may adversely affect students. If I were a NJ taxpayer, I’d be willing to take this risk.