“I am thankful that Chris Cerf is bringing to New Jersey his passion for education and experienced leadership to help enact the bold and innovative education measures we need to finally bring a quality education to every child in our state . . . Mr. Cerf’s innovative leadership will be invaluable as we address the civil rights issue of our time.”

— New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie yesterday, officially nominating Cerf to be the state’s new education commissioner. Cerf has served as president of Edison Schools Inc., a for-profit public-school company, and as a top aide at NYC’s Department of Education