LFC Daily News Clips | April 25, 2016

Good Morning

Two articles illustrate Louisiana’s post-Bobby Jindal political landscape for school choice –
Times-Picayune: Louisiana school vouchers face tougher time with John Bel Edwards in office
The Advocate: Who stayed? Who went? Who never left? People, groups, things after Gov. John Bel Edwards took over

Have a great week. – Paul

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American Federation for Children

AFC Blog: Viral video of a blind teen’s perfect first pitch continues to inspire the nation http://bit.ly/1SHNCD1

School Choice

Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Louisiana school vouchers face tougher time with John Bel Edwards in office http://bit.ly/1SHMsr9

The Advocate: Who stayed? Who went? Who never left? People, groups, things after Gov. John Bel Edwards took over http://bit.ly/1Uc4ctJ

Education Week: La. Senate Thinks It’s Time to Return New Orleans Schools to Local Control http://bit.ly/1T8TCyJ

redefinED: Colorado school choice parents sue over religious exclusion http://bit.ly/1SHVILL

Charter Schools

The Lens: Lusher board votes against recognizing union, likely sending matter to an election http://bit.ly/1WlwiD4

The New Orleans Advocate: Lusher Charter School board rejects petition from teachers seeking to unionize http://bit.ly/1T8Q4wE

Education Reform

The Advocate: Revised Common Core tests spark little debate, no widespread boycotts this year: ‘It’s a lot quieter’ http://bit.ly/1Uc1R23

American Press: Elton Native American seniors allowed feathers at graduation http://bit.ly/1VNGaqR

Shreveport Times: The need-to-know facts about Bossier’s superintendent candidates http://bit.ly/1St2X7c

The News Star: Consultants cost Monroe schools $80K to date http://tnsne.ws/1XRzYLy

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