Education
State 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 [...]
Read moreEducation Leaders Stunned by “Race to the Top” Outcome
Louisiana’s “inexplicable” failure to make top 12 raises questions about Obama administration’s [...]
Read moreIncorporating Market Forces Into Higher Education
Gov. Bobby Jindal is expected to unveil the Louisiana GRAD Act, a proposal that will allow public [...]
Read moreCity University of New York: Lessons For Louisiana?
A new study published by the Pelican Institute addresses the issue of unprepared students and [...]
Read moreLouisiana Competing For Federal Grant
Louisiana is among the 41 applicants for the “Race to the Top” federal education grant. Funds available [...]
Read moreLousiana Department of Education Sees Drastic Salary Increases
A report by the Associated Press highlights increasing salaries within the Louisiana Department of [...]
Read moreGood News on Vouchers
Jay Greene explains why voucher proponents should not throw in the towel. The studies cited in the [...]
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