LFC Daily News Clips | February 16, 2017
Good Morning
Special session update: The Advocate reports Republican leaders in the House have moved forward with a deficit-closing plan that would make deeper cuts than Gov. John Bel Edwards has called for while relying less on the state’s rainy day fund.
Registration for AFC’s 2017 Summit in Indianapolis is open.
Enjoy your day! – Paul
Tweets of the Day
American Federation for Children
Registration for AFC’s 2017 Summit is open! http://bit.ly/2llscA5
Study Shows Alabama Accountability Act Saves Taxpayers Millions http://bit.ly/2llpqLq
School Choice
The Atlantic: The School-Voucher Paradox http://theatln.tc/2lPwnSa
The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Betsy DeVos as Ruby Bridges: Does this offend you, New Orleans? http://bit.ly/2lSgOJC
Education Week: From Charter Schools to Vouchers: School Choice Bills to Watch This Year http://bit.ly/2cKQHEf
Charter Schools
The Tab: Amanda Aiken educates New Orleans’ poorest black kids and personifies #blackgirlmagic http://bit.ly/2kNrJ65
Education Reform
The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: New Orleans school progress still uneven, Cowen Institute reports http://bit.ly/2kM0ngH
The Advocate: Nine groups dispute Louisiana public school letter-grade changes backed by John White http://bit.ly/2aParkV
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