"Public" charter schools a misnomer

To the editor -

Gov. Christie plans to make it easier for charter schools to open, possibly two dozen or more. We do not need a charter school in Highland Park. Our school system offers an excellent education - the motivation for many families to live in this town. Should Hebrew language immersion be desired, there are multiple private schools to fulfill that wish. Hebrew language and religious instruction can also be arranged through after-school programs. A secular education should serve the needs of all children of the community.

State aid to education has already been reduced - let's not use over $100,000 on a small group of children that would never nor have ever attended a public school.That money would be better spent on students and families that appreciate the meaning of "public" - open and belonging to the community.

Marlene Tarshish
Highland Park