LFC Daily News Clips | September 18, 2017
Good Morning
On Saturday, LFC participated in the Baton Rouge Total Teen Takeover! at Cortana Mall. The empowerment event focused on health, education, and wellness. Several area schools participated, including IDEA Public Schools and its executive director Kenneth Campbell (pictured below with LFC’s Alkinee Jackson). IDEA is getting ready for its 2018-19 opening.
Have a fantastic week. – Paul
Louisiana
The Advocate
Our Views: Louisiana’s slow but sure rise on this list shows promise
The New Orleans Advocate
Orleans school taxes up for renewal in October provide for ‘crucial’ funding stream, OPSB says
The Associated Press
New Orleans Charter Group to Open School in Little Rock
American Press
Board member lashes out at school system
The Advocate
Ed Pratt: A system rigged against the poor kids’ schools leaves teachers few resources to tackle many problems
The Advocate
Pointe Coupee teacher’s innovative learning model wins recognition, and a $2,000 grant
The Advocate
Tossing students out schools? Louisiana state panel discussing new rules
The Associated Press
Baton Rouge principal accused of locking girl in closet turns himself in
The Times-Picayune
Community leaders ‘unite’ at Hope Breakfast in Algiers to support students
American Federation for Children
My path to school choice (Hergit Llenas)
USA
Education Week
Betsy DeVos Waiting for ‘Right Time,’ Circumstances for a Choice Initiative
The 74
‘Nothing Short of Phenomenal’: University Prep Turnaround Sees Colorado’s Highest Test Bump
Education Week
To Create More Diverse Charter Schools, Walton Foundation Kicks In $2 Million
USA Today
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma kept 1 in 6 students in the USA out of school
The Post and Courier
Life after the storm: Children who survived Katrina offer lessons
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