LFC Daily News Clips | January 18, 2017
Good Morning
The American Federation for Children released the following statement after Secretary of Education designate Betsy DeVos’ confirmation hearing.
“During her confirmation hearing this evening, Betsy DeVos showcased her commitment to our nation’s children and ensuring every child in America receives a world class education,” said Kevin P. Chavous, American Federation for Children board member. “I have worked with Betsy for years and know she will do everything within her power to empower all parents with quality education options, both public and private. I urge the U.S. Senate to vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education during their vote next week.”
BAEO’s statement on DeVos nomination: http://baeo.org/?ns_ref=11&id=7649
In an Advocate op-ed, the newspaper’s editors urge the Louisiana Supreme Court to reverse the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Type 2 charter schools are not public schools and cannot receive MFP funding.
Have a great day! – Paul
Tweet of the Day
School Choice
Fox News: Trump education pick DeVos promotes school choice at confirmation hearing http://fxn.ws/2jlmYRi
The Advocate: U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy indicates support for U. S. education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos http://bit.ly/2j8NsEO
The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Senators grill education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos on finances, public schools http://bit.ly/2jnrPBO
The Advocate: Letters: Don’t confirm DeVos as secretary http://bit.ly/2jwojri
Charter Schools
The Advocate: Our Views: Protect charter schools’ funding http://bit.ly/2jysoL3
The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Landry-Walker testing scandal info sent to Orleans District Attorney http://bit.ly/2iQjU11
The New Orleans Advocate: In New Orleans, charter schools spend more on chiefs and less on classrooms, study finds http://bit.ly/2j8Jegw
The Lens: Study says New Orleans schools spend more on administration and less on teaching after charter transformation http://bit.ly/2jyB0Bu
New Orleans CityBusiness: (Associated Press) Operation costs higher in charter-heavy Orleans http://bit.ly/2j6qyhp
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