LFC Daily News Clips | March 18, 2016
Good Morning
ICYMI: WNBA legend and four-time Olympic gold medal winner Lisa Leslie speaking to parents and lawmakers during Tuesday’s Louisiana School Choice Legislative Reception about the importance of school choice. http://bit.ly/1UayD4y
U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) introduced the Native American Education Opportunity Act to provide additional education options for tribal children currently enrolled at Bureau of Indian Education schools. http://bit.ly/1MdWlK9
Have a great weekend! – Paul
Tweet of the Day
American Federation for Children
Press Release: Sen. McCain introduces school choice legislation for Native American children in BIE schools http://bit.ly/1MdWlK9
AFC Blog: Teachers need choice too http://bit.ly/1Z8UkRr
School Choice
Watchdog.org: Lisa Leslie shares her personal school choice story http://bit.ly/1UlMzbt
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report: Transportation infrastructure, economy and education top BRAC’s 2016 legislative priorities http://bit.ly/1pydxjI
Charter Schools
Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Lusher, Lake Forest sue over New Orleans school money plan http://bit.ly/1UlPr88
The New Orleans Advocate: Lusher, Lake Forest sue Orleans Parish School Board over funding formula http://bit.ly/1Mrg8Az
Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Kenner Council to Jeff School Board: Support, don’t obstruct charter school http://bit.ly/1LuAq1d
The Seventy Four: A New Class of Charter School Leaders Is Pushing Back Against Suspensions, and Rethinking Discipline http://bit.ly/1WvA2js
Education Reform
The Advocate: EBR School Board approves virtual school to target struggling, advanced students; new board member sworn in http://bit.ly/1Z8HPp0
The Advertiser: Open immersion slots surprise board members http://bit.ly/1pwyLi3