FALLOUT: Governor’s budget cuts yank scholarships from Louisiana kids
Imagine how a mother feels after getting a letter stating her child has been awarded a state-funded scholarship to attend a private school. Joyful.
Imagine how a mother feels after getting a letter stating her child has been awarded a state-funded scholarship to attend a private school. Joyful.
Good Morning The WDSU story on the New Orleans mom learning her daughter’s scholarship award was rescinded was picked up by several outlets, including:
Good Morning The real-life impact of underfunding the Louisiana Scholarship Program is illustrated in this WDSU story on a New Orleans mom learning her scholarship award was rescinded because of budget cuts. Nikesha Hudson knew where to place the blame: “The governor said no child would lose the scholarship because of the budget cuts.” http://bit.ly/2asXiyX
Good Morning Louisiana Superintendent John White kicked off his eight-stop tour Tuesday in Lafayette to discuss the creation of educational opportunities for students to develop a long-term Louisiana state plan which also aligns with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). http://bit.ly/2apXkry
Good Morning The Louisiana Department of Education announced an increase in ACT scores, of high school students earning scores of 18 or higher.
Good Morning Qualifying concluded on Friday for the Nov. 8 Orleans Parish School Board election with two incumbents retaining their seats without opposition. http://bit.ly/2a7FSIA
Good Morning Qualifying for the Nov. 8 Orleans Parish School Board election closes at 4:30 pm today. The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com updates the list of qualifiers.
Good Morning ICYMI, watch yesterday’s panel – “The Future of Education: Parental Choice & Innovation” featuring AFC chairman Betsy DeVos and Denisha Merriweather, a former Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program student.