LFC Daily News Clips | December 4, 2017
Good Morning
The U.S. Senate’s tax reform bill passed over the weekend includes an amendment filed by Sen. Ted Cruz that will expand 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, and religious schools, including K-12 educational expenses for homeschool students.
“As part of this historic effort, we’ve also invested in our children and expanded educational opportunities, with the expansion of 529’s to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition, including educational expenses for homeschool students. By expanding choice for parents and opportunities for children, we have prioritized the education of the next generation of Americans, allowing families to save and prepare for their children’s future educational expenses. Expanding 529’s ensures that each child receives an education that meets their individual needs, instead of being forced into a one-size-fits-all approach to education, or limited to their ZIP code.”
Have a great week. – Paul
Louisiana
The Advocate
Despite nearly six years of controversy, Louisiana’s John White among longest-serving superintendents in U. S.
. . . he has chalked up more wins than losses since 2012, and has helped usher in some of the most sweeping changes in Louisiana public schools in generations.
The Advocate
IDEA announces out-of-state leaders at its two Baton Rouge charter schools opening in August
A Texas-based charter school group has announced that educators from other states will serve as leaders at the two schools the organization is opening in Baton Rouge next year, one in north Baton Rouge, the other in south Baton Rouge.
The Advocate
Letters: Time to end tyranny of testing
American Federation for Children
Tennessee Poll: Overwhelming Support for School Choice
USA
Sun Herald
Parents need freedom to find the right school for their children
In Mississippi, students with dyslexia often have trouble finding the services they need in their district schools. Even though federal law mandates services, many frustrated families must look elsewhere for help.
Education Week
Senate OKs Tax Bill Changing Teacher Deduction, Expanding School Choice
The New York Times
Betsy DeVos Allies See New Obstacle to School Choice Efforts: Trump
Associated Press
US charter schools put growing numbers in racial isolation
The Washington Post
GAO report sounds alarm about vouchers and students with disabilities
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