LFC Daily News Clips | August 15, 2017
Good Morning
- Illinois is at a school choice crossroads. The editorial board of the Chicago Tribune writes:
“This (scholarship) program is not a lifeboat for Catholic schools. Or nondenominational schools. Or private schools. It is a lifeboat for kids who don’t fit into their public school system. It is a lifeboat for families trapped in chronically underperforming schools.” http://trib.in/2w0tzZP
- AFC Young Alumni Speaker Nicholas West describes how Alabama’s Opportunity Scholarship is allowing him and his brothers to thrive in new learning environments. http://bit.ly/2w6tzZs
Make this a great day. – Paul
Louisiana
The Avoyelles Journal
La. Supreme Court To Hear Charter School Funding Suit Sept. 5
The Courier
Our opinion: Students’ climb is slow but steady
The Advocate
Central School Board launches search for superintendent, sets Oct. 11 deadline for applications
The Times-Picayune
Here’s how New Orleans schools fared on the ACT in 2017
American Federation for Children
Nicholas West – My School Choice Story
USA
Chicago Tribune
Editorial: A rare shot for school choice in Illinois
The 74
New Survey Shows Sharp Decline in Support for Public Charter Schools Over Past Year
Politico
At odds over Trump, Democrats for Education Reform chief resigned from Success board
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