LFC Daily News Clips | November 4, 2016

Good Morning

Last night, Kevin P. Chavous and AFC were featured on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier as a part of its special series on the election, education and the 2016 Presidential candidates’ education plans. Watch the full video here: http://bit.ly/2fmbs6H.

Have a great weekend! – Paul

Tweet of the Day

American Federation for Children

AFC & Kevin P. Chavous featured on Fox News http://bit.ly/2f8zEsi

24 Days of Giving Thanks – Day 3: LFC President Ann Duplessis http://bit.ly/2eY5eeO

School Choice

Savanah Morning News: Ron Stephens: Vote ‘Yes’ on Amendment 1: A safety net for students stuck in failing schools http://bit.ly/2fjbKet

Albany Herald: ERICA DECUIR: Louisiana school takeover a cautionary tale for Georgia http://bit.ly/2fm4uyP

The Advertiser: Schools of Choice on display Saturday at Fall Frenzy http://bit.ly/2eiaDt4

Charter Schools

Education Next: The Effect of Charter Schools on Students in Traditional Public Schools: A Review of the Evidence http://bit.ly/2fL7mb9

EducationDive.com: Charter school annual enrollment report shows significant growth http://bit.ly/2eYBD4V

WBUR.org: Charter Schools Began In A Surprising Way: With A Union Leader http://wbur.fm/2fiEV0W

The Nation: This Governor Wants to Take Over ‘Failing’ Public Schools and Turn Them Into Charters http://bit.ly/2ev8yxr

Watchdog.org: Fight over Massachusetts charter cap too close to call http://bit.ly/2f8wbdn

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Agassi Prep in Las Vegas tries to calm fears of takeover by national charter operator http://bit.ly/2f8n9x8

Education Reform

The Advertiser: LPSB moves ahead on new elementary school, non-traditional option http://bit.ly/2fiKBsf

Shreveport Times: Court orders desegregation of Tech’s A.E. Phillips Lab School http://bit.ly/2f8gwdU