LFC Daily News Clips | February 14, 2017

Good Morning

Congratulations to our friend RaeNell Houston, who was named superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. She is the first African-American to hold the position. In an interview with The Advocate, Dr. Houston said she will continue the archdiocese’s commitment to low-income families, who currently receive help through the state’s voucher program and her office’s own scholarship programs.

The Louisiana special legislative session is now underway – nine days until a balanced budget – it’s all about the rainy day fund.

Have a great Valentine’s Day! – Paul

Tweets of the Day

School Choice

The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Archdiocese of New Orleans names new schools superintendent http://bit.ly/2ksJoiO

The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Teachers union tries to bully Betsy DeVos off campus http://bit.ly/2kmrGSN

The Advocate: Our Views: A rocky start for DeVos in education http://bit.ly/2ksN2sZ

TownHall.com: School Choice Keeps The Peace http://bit.ly/2kGbJD3

Charter Schools

The Advertiser: La. online-based academy changes name; meeting in Lafayette tomorrow http://bit.ly/2l40eGA

BossierPress.com: Barksdale charter school to help students and parents http://bit.ly/2lLF1As

The 74: Opinion: Now More Than Ever, Diverse Charter Schools Are Essential http://bit.ly/2lG4HCC

Education Reform

The Advocate: Our Views: A formula with drawbacks for kids http://bit.ly/2lLzLNZ

The Advocate: Two decades later, new science standards on the way for Louisiana public schools http://bit.ly/2lLq4OB

The Advocate: East Baton Rouge schools fails to formally notify Legislative Auditor of $50,000 scam http://bit.ly/2lLricE

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