LFC Daily News Clips | February 8, 2016

Good Morning

Louisiana’s special legislative session will begin on Valentine’s Day. http://bit.ly/1PYSVwp

With the Mardi Gras celebration reaching its peak, check out the Times-Picayune’s tracking of the St. Augustine Marching 100’s total number of steps marched in their nine parades. http://bit.ly/1NZIfGb

Congrats to Peyton Manning and Broncos fans everywhere. The American Federation for Children had a Super Bowl presence, as Champions for Choice in Education Ambassador Jalen Rose made the rounds on SB 50 Radio Row. Check out the photos: http://on.fb.me/1TO7aDS.

Enjoy Mardi Gras! – Paul

Tweet of the Day

American Federation for Children

U.S. House Education Committee Hearing Showcases Opportunity through School Choice http://bit.ly/20jKhZ5

School Choice

Louisiana Public Broadcasting: Louisiana The State We’re In: Southern Education Desk- School Choice http://bit.ly/1QQmXzj

Education Reform

Shreveport Times: Gov. Edwards to AG Landry: Butt out http://bit.ly/1PJ79PS

Daily World: School board members threaten to file civil complaint http://bit.ly/1PwHqa2