Education
School Choice Is Opening Doors, Not Building Walls
The view from Robert Mann’s ivory tower in Baton Rouge does not offer a clear perspective on the [...]
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The Case for Reform: Jefferson Parish Edition
The Jefferson Parish Public School System is benefiting from a remarkable initiative for accountability [...]
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Freedom Drives Success in New Orleans Charter School Revolution
Reforms made after the storm have transformed the New Orleans public education system, with the most [...]
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Why Course Choice Matters
Given the wealth of options, Course Choice has the potential to deeply impact student achievement at all [...]
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Progress in the Parish: Why Jefferson Schools Should Reject Collective Bargaining
Like New Orleans, Jefferson’s reforms are now bearing fruit. And like New Orleans, Jefferson benefits [...]
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Guest Commentary: The Promise of Course Choice
Leaders need to promote creative options for low-income, minority students whose educational needs are [...]
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Lessons for Legislators from Margaret Thatcher
With the Louisiana legislature now in session, this is an opportune time to apply some lessons from [...]
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Don’t Forget Course Choice
Act 2 moved Louisiana forward from an anachronistic model of education into a student-centric one that [...]
Read moreData Shows Louisiana Schools’ Hiring and Benefits – Not Vouchers – the Cause of Budget Woes
Louisiana’s public schools put themselves in a precarious position by hiring more teachers and [...]
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