LFC Daily News Clips | August 22, 2017
Good Morning
Be sure to read Tiffany Crawford’s blog on how LFC works with Louisiana’s faith-based community. http://bit.ly/2v2xR3A
The Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools responds to the closure of Excellence Academy in Monroe.
Today at 3:00 pm CT: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute and the AFC Growth Fund host an event titled, “The Challenges of High School Choice and How to Overcome Them.”
More details and how to watch in person or online here:
https://edexcellence.net/events/the-challenges-of-high-school-choice%E2%80%94and-how-to-overcome-them
Enjoy your day. – Paul
Louisiana
The News Star
Excellence Academy plea fails in appeals court; school stays shuttered
KTVE-TV
Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools responds to Excellence closure
The News Star
Judge: MCSB to pay $16K for fight to keep Excellence open
WWNO-FM
Start of School Year Brings More Schools Under Local Control
The Advocate
New assistance on the way to 225 troubled La. public schools in need of making the grade
The Advocate
Firing of ex-Scotlandville High principal, who used wooden dowel to stop fight, reversed by judge
American Federation for Children
School Choice and the Faith-Based Community (Tiffany Crawford)
USA
Gallup
Private Schools First, Public Schools Last in K-12 Ratings
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