LFC Daily News Clips | September 29, 2017
Good Morning
Recapping the week:
- Groundbreaking new research on the nation’s largest private school choice program shows scholarship recipients have better long-term outcomes. Florida’s Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) increased college enrollment for recipients by 15 percent on average compared to public school peers; and up to a 43 percent increase if students are in private schools via the FTC for more than four years.
- Wisconsin school choice students continue to outperform peers on ACT.
- Kids in the Coop: LFC combines fun and school choice at the Fried Chicken Festival.
Have a great weekend! – Paul
Louisiana
The Advocate
Guest column: Despite promising developments, work remains to address equity in New Orleans schools
The Times-Picayune
Former U.S. attorney joins New Schools for New Orleans board
The Times-Picayune
With Latin and computer coding, New Orleans school puts 21st Century spin on ‘classical education’
The News Star
Monroe Schools work toward unitary status
The Advertiser
24 Louisiana educators earn fellowships
The Times-Picayune
New Orleans must be a place where all children can flourish | Opinion
American Federation for Children
Wisconsin School Choice Students Continue to Outperform Peers on ACT
USA
Education Week
Millions in Federal Grants Awarded to Expand Charter Schools
The 74
Education Department Awards More Than $250 Million in Charter Grants; Winners Include Success, IDEA
The 74
This Week’s ESSA News: Massachusetts Plan Wins Approval, Florida Tries Waiver Workaround
Earth
The Economist
One kind of education does not fit all
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