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Commentary: Louisiana Decision to Forgo Federal Early Education Grant Sparks Uproar
This decision... raises important questions about the value of federally funded education programs such [...]
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ObamaCare’s Regulatory Uncertainty Stirs Republican and Democratic Criticism at the State Level
Even as they differ over the merits and defects of health care exchanges, state officials from across [...]
Read moreStudent Based Budgeting Viewed as Logical Extension of Charter School Movement
Strong performing charter schools in the Recovery School District (RSD) make a compelling case for even [...]
Read moreThe Growing Natural Gas Economy
Louisiana’s natural gas has given the state an economic advantage over its neighbors, but the [...]
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NY Times Lauds New Orleans Education Progres, Role Of Charters
The correlation between charters, which employ more flexible and student-tailored teaching methods, and [...]
Read moreDebate Intensifies Over Alleged Profit Motive in Public Education
Are business interests plotting to take over the public education system and turn a profit at the expense [...]
Read moreThe Cost of Elections
Jeremy Alford explores where Louisiana's legislative candidates have spent $8.9 million in campaign [...]
Read morePresident Obama’s Race, Gender Preferences Cut Against Growing Anti-Discriminatory Sentiments
President Obama's health care, banking and stimulus all include controversial quota requirements that run [...]
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Commentary: Obama High Speed Rail Plan Officially DOA
Once the initial government subsidies end, states would be left to pay for the mammoth costs of a [...]
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