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
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