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Charter Schools Deserve Freedom of Choice

By Ellen Carmichael
05/18/2015
The issue is whether charter school leadership will make the decision on when or whether to return to the OPSB or whether the legislature in Baton Rouge will.

TAGS: Charter Schools, Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, Orleans Parish School Board, Recovery School District

Freedom Drives Success in New Orleans Charter School Revolution

By Trent Hill
06/11/2013
Reforms made after the storm have transformed the New Orleans public education system, with the most notable of these changes dubbed the “charter school revolution.”

TAGS: Charter Schools, Education, Education Reform, Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, Recovery School District

Gov. Jindal’s Proposed Partnership Between Charter Schools and Business Elicits Positive Response

By Kevin Mooney
01/25/2011
‘National School Choice Week’ Highlights Success Stories, Teachers Unions Remain Skeptical

TAGS: Bobby Jindal, Brigitte Nieland, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, National School Choice Week

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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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