Proposed Hebrew-language charter school in Edison rejected again | NJ.com: "I guess we’ll reapply," Tikun Olam Hebrew Charter High School petitioner Sharon Akman said. "I would like some guidance from them as to what needs to be done."
Tikun Olam was slated to open in Edison in fall 2011. Officials from neighboring school districts opposed the charter school, fearing it would drain students from their districts and add to budget problems.
"We can’t afford it," said Edison school board president Gene Maeroff said. Edison estimated losing 40 to 50 students at a cost of about $500,000. Tikun Olam, which translates into "healing of the world," aimed to attract students from three towns — Edison, New Brunswick and Highland Par"
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