Education
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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Editorial: The Carpe Diem of Education Innovation
New Orleans has had notable success stories since Katrina, but pioneers of K-12 reform in other states [...]
Read moreGuest Commentary: Another Property Tax Increase by the Caddo Parish School Board?
"A basic analysis of our public school system's core metrics argues loudly against any additional [...]
Read moreStep into the Light, School Boards
Pending website transparency requirements seek to place boards that govern public schools under greater [...]
Read moreStatewide Anti-Bullying Strategy Set for Expansion
Rep. Austin Badon’s (D - Orleans) HB 112 seeks to prohibit the harassment, intimidation, and bullying of [...]
Read moreCharter Schools Set to Be Locked Into Pension Ponzi Scheme
Sen. DA "Butch" Gautreaux is moving legislation aimed at forcing charter schools to remain within [...]
Read moreState Lawmakers Poised to Open Online Classrooms to High School Students
Pending legislation would allow Louisiana high school students to take online classes. Sen. Gerald Long [...]
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Guest Commentary: Pastorek Brought Improvement; Let’s Hope It Continues
Jeffrey Sadow reflects on the initiatives of Paul Pastorek: He leaves "the state’s elementary and [...]
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