Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Pelican Center for Justice Challenges Unconstitutional Mandates on Faith-Based Prekindergarten Programs in Louisiana
On October 20, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy and Center for American Rights filed a lawsuit on [...]
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Louisiana public schools showing some gains; do families still need choice?
For the past several months, state K-12 education officials have touted Louisiana’s climb to 32nd in the [...]
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Why Are Schools Discontinuing Advanced Courses for Students?
Some parents reached out to us a few weeks ago after their child’s middle school announced that Algebra I [...]
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BESE Adopts Improved K-12 Education Accountability System; New “Study Group” Aims to Dismantle It
Earlier this month, Louisiana’s State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) unanimously [...]
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Should Louisiana Award High School Diplomas to Students Who Fail State Tests?
Yes, you read that right. It’s shocking, but true. Louisiana’s State Board of Elementary and Secondary [...]
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Public Comment to BESE: Don’t Water Down Louisiana Graduation Standards
Public Hearing Set for August 25 The official public comment period for the Louisiana Board of Elementary [...]
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It’s Public School Choice Month in Louisiana!
In a move that hasn’t gotten a lot of public attention, the legislature, governor, and state Board of [...]
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BESE Can Delay, But Stronger Accountability Is Coming to Louisiana
For the second time, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) deferred action on [...]
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Are Louisiana Schools Preparing Kids for College and Careers?
Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) has been considering changes to the K-12 [...]
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