Education
Commentary: Despite Lapses in Oversight, Audit Finds Tremendous Gains in Charters
Overall, 60 percent of RSD schools have improved to the point that they are no longer considered failing.
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Charter School Movement Could Be Curtailed If Union BESE Candidates Prevail
Louisiana’s experiment with charter schools could be restrained and limited if the right mix of [...]
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Guest Commentary: The (Last) Best Chance For Reform of Caddo Parish Public Schools
The formation of independent public school districts within our parish offers a proven solution to the [...]
Read moreUnion-Backed BESE Candidates Could Face Stiff Competition
Union-backed school board candidates who oppose school choice initiatives, teacher evaluations, [...]
Read moreOnline Charter School Proponents Envision the Democratization of Education
Online charter schools that are new to Louisiana are in position to help democratize education and offer [...]
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Commentary: Abramson Case Evidence That Charter System Works
The Abramson case highlights one of the benefits of a charter system over its traditional counterpart, [...]
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Commentary: State Judge Rules Education Waiver Law Unconstitutional
Judge Caldwell's decision is unfortunate because schools benefit from increased flexiblity to address [...]
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The Public, the Charter, and the Philanthropist
A new Cato Institute paper highlights the need for models that punish poor performance and reward good. [...]
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Guest Commentary: Education – Investing Smarter
An exclusive focus on inputs such as teacher headcount ignores vital dynamics such as the parent-student [...]
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