LFC Daily News Clips | August 21, 2017

Good Morning

Today is eclipse day. The Times-Picayune reports schools, including those in the New Orleans area, approaching the eclipse with a sense of caution.

LSU officially introduces new tiger as Mike VII.

Have a great week and don’t look at the sun. – Paul

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Louisiana

The Advocate
BESE president calls for tougher criminal background checks for teachers

Louisiana Department of Education
(Press Release) Louisiana Launches Grant Opportunity To Improve Persistently Struggling Schools

Uptown Messenger
Amid national furor over monuments, white-supremacist namesake of Lusher school draws new scrutiny

The Courier
Our opinion: A step forward for schools, students

Huffington Post
State-run New Orleans High School ACT Results: Nowhere Near What Is Necessary For Guaranteed, Four-Year-College Admission

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American Federation for Children

1 Family, 4 Kids – Our School Choice Story (JONATHAN NIKKILA)

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USA

The American Conservative
Betsy DeVos is Not a Racist

Associated Press
Arizona Anti-Voucher Referendum Poised to Make Ballot

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