Louisiana lawmakers are set to take up “payroll protection” bills that would prohibit public school officials from automatically deducting worker dues for political purposes. The proposals figure into a larger national movement built around state initi... »
Louisiana’s transformative education policy changes should be extended to include school bus drivers who enjoy tenure protections unavailable in other states, according to Rep. Cameron Henry (R-Jefferson) and business representatives. »
So, Louisiana’s premier teachers’ unions don’t have much to do with the recall petition of Gov. Bobby Jindal. It’s just a grass-roots effort, according to the union member behind the petition, in a story from The Washington Times: Thus far, the state’s... »
A little-discussed but interesting bill in the Louisiana House is HB 88 by Rep. Bob Hensgens; the bill would ban automatic paycheck withdrawal of union dues for public employees in the state if those unions engage in political activity. Specifically, t... »
Last night two bills Gov. Bobby Jindal is pushing to transform public education in Louisiana passed through the House Education Committee, in a marathon session which lasted for some 16 hours. The majority of that time was spent on HB 976, the bill whi... »
Politically active union leaders should refrain from separating teachers from their classroom responsibilities with standardized testing set to begin, business representatives and reform proponents are arguing in response to recent school board actions »
Louisiana’s long road to education reform has been littered with repeals, phase-outs, incomplete implementations and the worst kind of politics. It should serve as a cautionary tale of what could go wrong during — and after — the 2012 regular session.... »
The Louisiana Association of Educators came out to the capitol today to oppose Governor Bobby Jindal's education plan.read more »
