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Louisiana’s Foray Into Modular Education
It is no surprise that this policy comes out of Louisiana, a state that has led the way in school choice [...]
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Teacher Evaluations Highlight Divide Between Unions and Reformers
The new system of evaluating teacher effectiveness often includes “value-added” data that measures the [...]
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Louisiana Teachers Union Threatens Voucher Schools with Litigation
In a stunning move, attorneys representing the Louisiana Association of Educators (LAE) have threatened [...]
Read moreNew Report: Teen Unemployment and the Minimum Wage
Unemployment remains a major concern throughout the state of Louisiana and the nation as a whole. While [...]
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Commentary: Jindal Taking Right Approach to Affordable Care Act
Supporters of the law argue that states should move quickly to create state insurance exchanges in order [...]
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Implications of SCOTUS Health Care Ruling for Louisiana
Although the Supreme Court let most of the ACA stand, Louisiana policymakers can still play an important [...]
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Louisiana Voucher Applications Roll Forward Despite Union Lawsuits
Thousands of school voucher applicants who want to exit unsafe, ineffective public schools made history [...]
Read moreHigher Ed, Higher Salaries
The issue of higher education salaries has caught the attention of state Rep. Simone Champagne, R-Erath. [...]
Read moreReasons to Worry?
Potential conflicts and a growing interest in hedge funds have some eyeing Louisiana’s public retirement [...]
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