LFC Daily News Clips | May 1, 2017

Good Morning

This is National Charter Schools Week. Show you support and set your Twibbon.

On Saturday, voters in Louisiana’s 8th House District (Bossier Parish) elected pro-school choice candidate Raymond Crews.

LFC President Ann Duplessis: “Tonight’s results confirm 8th District voters’ preference for a candidate who supports innovative educational choice options. Raymond believes that it is a fundamental right for parents to be able to choose the best school for their children.” LFC Press Release: http://bit.ly/2pv5ftZ

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Louisiana

The Times
Crews wins District 8 House race

The Advocate
The fight over future of Park Elementary microcosm of larger Baton Rouge public school debates

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American Federation for Children

AFC Summit to feature panels on federal policy and host state of Indiana

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The New York Times
Vouchers Found to Lower Test Scores in Washington Schools

Education Week
In ‘Parent-Trigger’ Case, Calif. Appeals Court Sides With Parents Seeking Change

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