LFC Daily News Clips | April 18, 2016

Good Morning

We are less than a month away from AFC’s 2016 National Policy Summit, Teach Choice in Washington, D.C. If you’re planning to attend, the room block at the Gaylord National Harbor closes on April 20th.

Have a great week. – Paul

Tweet of the Day

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School Choice

The New Orleans Advocate: Proposals to return New Orleans schools to local board create new divisions among education backers http://bit.ly/1TeJ8AE

Charter Schools

Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Charter schools survive first assault by lawmakers http://bit.ly/20Q714B

Watchdog.org: Charter schools gain reprieve in Louisiana http://bit.ly/1XEzlow

The Lens: Enhanced test monitoring at RSD charters likely will be less than promised http://bit.ly/1TeQ0Oo

The New Orleans Advocate: Jefferson school board member addresses scrutiny: ‘If people think I’m against Kenner Discovery, you’re wrong’ http://bit.ly/23SmZNq

Watchdog.org: Charter school expansion latest win for school choice in Mississippi http://bit.ly/1TeHqPz

Education Reform

The New Orleans Advocate: Jefferson public schools progressing even amid leadership shifts, business leaders say http://bit.ly/23SovPB

The Advocate: Gov. Edwards, other leaders celebrate launch of French immersion program at school in Pointe Coupee Parish http://bit.ly/1VwWOdD

The News Star: Monroe schools look at equal course offerings http://tnsne.ws/1Nx6flp

Shreveport Times: Community engagement critical to district success http://bit.ly/1SpuLMS

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