TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie is proposing changes in the requirements to become a superintendent, according to a report on NorthJersey.com. The Christie administration wants to change certification requirements for superintendents so that the job could be open to those with a bachelor’s degree and managerial experience. Currently, superintendents must have a master's degree and other credits. The proposal...
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Gov. Chris Christie is proposing changes in the requirements to become a superintendent.TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie is proposing changes in the requirements to become a superintendent, according to a report on NorthJersey.com.
The Christie administration wants to change certification requirements for superintendents so that the job could be open to those with a bachelor’s degree and managerial experience. Currently, superintendents must have a master's degree and other credits.
The proposal would make it easier, for example, to give Newark Mayor Cory Booker a larger role in running the city's schools, the report said.
Previous coverage:
• State nixes would-be Hoboken superintendent contract, Board of Ed to renegotiate
• Gov. Chris Christie to nominate ex-N.Y. schools official for N.J. education commissioner
• School officials say Christie's superintendent pay cap will cost N.J. talent
