Passing reform legislation is one thing. Getting it implemented when those who have benefitted from the previous system are part of that equation is another thing, as a recent incident reminds.About the time Gov. Bobby Jindal was readying himself to si... »
We’re running this press release verbatim without any editorial additions of our own outside of this quick note. Why? Because we’re positive that by doing so we’re going to irritate the people who used every dirty trick in the book to protect the disas... »
Why do we say that? Well, tomorrow all the public schools are closed in East Baton Rouge Parish, or at least the parts not covered by the independent school districts in Zachary, Baker and Central. Why? So that teachers and bus drivers can go to the Ca... »
Even if legislation aimed at converting the Orleans Parish scholarship program into a statewide school voucher system prevails over intense opposition, it will remain limited in scope, according to key lawmakers and top education officials who favor th... »
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.... »
East Baton Rouge School Board Still Hopeless In Finding A Superintendent – Baton Rouge Advocate »
Superintendents and principals should have greater latitude over personnel decisions and instructional material, according to lawmakers and activists who support Gov. Bobby Jindal’s education agenda. »
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Wednesday, Governor Bobby Jindal signed three pieces of legislation calling for major changes in Louisiana's Pre-K-12 education system. Wasting no time, State ... »
