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  • School vouchers still a tough sell in New Jersey

    06/19/2004 6:50:55 PM PDT · by Coleus · 14 replies · 307+ views
    Press of Atlantic City ^ | June 14, 2004
    School vouchers still a tough sell in New JerseyBy DIANE D’AMICO Education Writer, (609) 272-7241, E-Mail NEWARK - Does New Jersey have "school choice?" It depends on your definition. Charter schools, "choice" public schools and vocational schools all offer students the opportunity to attend a school outside of the public school in their hometown. But the next step - giving parents vouchers so their children can attend private or parochial schools at public expense, has not gained a strong foothold in the state. It's certainly not for lack of trying. Excellent Education for Everyone, or E3, has been actively lobbying...