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Newark’s school board just greenlit a $700K contract for a funeral director to teach business leadership—focused on hospitality—but her background in mortuary science and divinity raises eyebrows. Critics call it “hysterical” and “weird,” questioning her qualifications for hotel and food service training, especially as the district faces scrutiny over spending on lavish events and travel. While officials say her program ranks fourth among bids and aims to build soft skills like empathy, experts warn it lacks industry credentials and doesn’t align with state-approved vocational paths. With key details redacted, questions remain about who’ll actually teach—and how taxpayer dollars will be spent.

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