LFC Daily News Clips | August 3, 2016
Good Morning
Orleans Parish School Board member Cynthia Cade has been barred from seeking re-election Nov. 8. If the court ruling survives a possible appeal, Ethan Ashley, Cade’s only opponent, will win the seat. http://bit.ly/2akYzG7
The Louisiana Federation for Teachers is blasting the WalletHub review that ranked Louisiana’s public school system as last in nation. LFT interim president Larry Carter said ACT scores are low in part because all students, unlike most states, are required to take the exam, which measures college readiness. Sounds as if he’s not a fan of accountability. http://bit.ly/2avdIr9
LFC president Ann Duplessis on WWL-Radio discussing the impact to Louisiana families who were previously awarded scholarships and are now on a wait list, just days before the start of the new school year. http://la4children.wpengine.com/2016/08/ann-duplessis-wwl-radio-interview-8-2-2016/
Have a great day! – Paul
Tweet of the Day
School Choice
PJMedia.com: Dem. LA. Governor Dashes Kids’ Dreams of School Choice http://bit.ly/2aT0vrr
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Arkansas embarks on school voucher program http://bit.ly/2augolK
Chalkbeat.org: Now accepting applications: Tennessee’s first-ever school voucher program, for students with disabilities http://bit.ly/2b2lg3q
The Hayride: CARMICHAEL: John Bel Edwards Robs Kids Of School Choice http://bit.ly/2asvREY
Charter Schools
redefinED: From MLK’s “field general” to charter school champion http://bit.ly/2ahLlhF
NewsOne.com: NAACP Calls For A Moratorium On New Charter Schools http://bit.ly/2aumngc
Education Week: Online Charter Schools: Fast Growth But Spotty Performance in Ohio http://bit.ly/2asl63o
Education Reform
The Advocate: Orleans Parish School Board member Cynthia Cade is disqualified from Nov. 8 race http://bit.ly/2akYzG7
Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Cynthia Cade disqualified from Orleans School Board race http://bit.ly/2ave9BQ
Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Ben Kleban elected to Orleans Parish School Board http://bit.ly/2au8vwH
Uptown Messenger: Kleban wins open School Board seat after opponent withdraws http://bit.ly/2aukjFh
The Advocate: Teacher union blasts report that ranked Louisiana school system worst in nation http://bit.ly/2avdIr9
Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: As ACT scores rise, more students can choose college: Editorial http://bit.ly/2aB59ZZ
Times-Picayune/NOLA.com: Every Student Succeeds Act: 5 things parents need to know http://bit.ly/2aMORjn
The Advocate: Ascension School Board approves $185,000 contract for new superintendent http://bit.ly/2aQT7jK
The Advocate: Baker school Superintendent Herman Brister says the district will start the school year fully staffed http://bit.ly/2aB6f83
HoumaToday.com: Schools must focus on improvements http://bit.ly/2axoWMn