LFC Daily News Clips | February 4, 2016
LFC Daily News Clips | February 4, 2016
Good Morning
A great read this morning, Ron Matus’ article at redefineED.com on school choice, black history and BAEO’s report – “The State of Education in Black America”. http://bit.ly/1Sv9UqX
On Wednesday, the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing solely focused on school choice nationwide. http://bit.ly/1QezB8z
Have a great day! – Paul
Tweet of the Day
American Federation for Children
Press Release: House Education and Workforce Committee hearing highlights school choice http://bit.ly/1QezB8z
School Choice
redefineED: School choice and black history http://bit.ly/1Sv9UqX
U.S. News & World Report: Louisiana Voucher Program Leaves Students Behind, One Study Shows http://bit.ly/1nP9A9o
Charter Schools
The Advertiser: EXCLUSIVE: Another charter school eyes Lafayette http://bit.ly/1TDIfmq
The Lens: Carver High broke special-education law by suspending student for nearly 5 weeks http://bit.ly/1UNrlAh
Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: 12 Recovery schools vote against returning to New Orleans system http://bit.ly/1Pkh5vH
Education Reform
Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Edwards: Public school financing won’t be proposed for cuts http://bit.ly/1S2pEB1
Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: John Bel Edwards says he’s sticking by teachers — and their unions http://bit.ly/1o9hP01
HoumaToday.com: Panel recommends Louisiana Common Core changes http://bit.ly/1PWpoU3
American Press: Panel OK’s Common Core changes for vote http://bit.ly/1VQ7mkK
The Advertiser: School officials unveil new plan to improve Lafayette Parish schools http://bit.ly/1SYf3r0
The Advocate: Lafayette School Board looking to purchase its own bus cameras, considering new strategic plan http://bit.ly/1o9lOtm
The News Star: Court: One judge to handle all of MCSB consent decree http://tnsne.ws/20Itl0e
The News Star: Court: Monroe City schools recommended for accreditation http://tnsne.ws/1VQ415c
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