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Private Schools, Hidden Riches

Christopher Baxter

The (N.J.) Star-Ledger

  • 2014 |
  • Article |
  • LIVINGSTON AWARD |
  • LOCAL REPORTING |
  • WINNER |

Baxter’s investigation of spending practices at New Jersey private schools for students with disabilities uncovered questionable business practices, nepotism, high executive salaries and the private use of luxury cars. The schools are fully funded with taxpayer dollars, yet Baxter revealed how weak rules and spotty government oversight allow them to spend in ways few would tolerate of public schools.

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