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... »
School boards should have the option to explore the possibility of privatizing food services as part of a larger effort aimed at maximizing classroom resources, Sen. Jack Donahue (R-Covington) and business representatives are set to argue this week »
When President Obama was working to shove his healthcare reform down Americans’ throats, Democrats were quick to remind us that elections have consequences and we should all just lump it. So what happens when a Republican governor wins re-election and ... »
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... »
The Louisiana Association of Educators came out to the capitol today to oppose Governor Bobby Jindal's education plan.read more »
