Why Course Choice Matters

By Ben Kilpatrick

05/29/2013

Given the wealth of options, Course Choice has the potential to deeply impact student achievement at all grade levels, as well as provide for the career and college readiness of our student population.

TAGS: BESE, Course Choice, Education Reform, John White, Louisiana, online learning

Changing Lives: A Progress Report on the Louisiana Scholarship Program

By Editor

10/10/2012

The report provides information and data about scholarship students, scholarship schools and scholarship savings. The report also provides a timeline of implementation since the landmark legislation was signed into law by Governor Bobby Jindal earlier this year.

TAGS: Bobby Jindal, John White, Louisiana Scholarship Program, School choice, Vouchers

Louisiana’s Foray Into Modular Education

By Editor

09/20/2012

It is no surprise that this policy comes out of Louisiana, a state that has led the way in school choice innovation. Most notably, Louisiana is home to the Recovery School District (RSD), which was created following Hurricane Katrina. The disaster was used as an opportunity to reinvent the traditional school district in New Orleans.

TAGS: Course Choice, Education, Education Reform, John White, Louisiana, Online Charter Schools, Online schools, RSD, virtual schools

Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data

This year, disturbing reports of increased crime have dominated the news, both in Louisiana and nationally. Crime is a serious issue that demands thoughtful solutions to deter criminal behavior and promote public safety. They should be guided by data and evidence, not anecdotes. That’s why Pelican set out to review and better understand the underlying...

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