LFC Daily News Clips | December 5, 2017

Good Morning

Drama in Arizona. On Friday afternoon, court arguments were heard in the Arizona ESA referendum case. This is just the beginning of the legal process. Stay tuned. We’ll keep you posted.

Enjoy your day. – Paul


 Louisiana

The New Orleans Advocate
Orleans Parish School Board sues Einstein Charter Schools in busing dispute
Einstein officials contend that they do provide free transportation by giving students tokens to ride city buses to and from school.

The News Star
Court asks for public comment on Monroe schools desegregation

The Daily Reveille
Opinion: Public schools an invaluable resource

The New Orleans Advocate
Report: Inequities persist for low-income black students in New Orleans public schools
Black and low-income students in New Orleans public school are more likely to be taught by rookie teachers than are their white, higher-income peers, according to a report released Monday by the Urban League of Louisiana.

The Times
Caddo Schools looking to hire 85 teachers

The Advocate
Our Views: Early childhood investments are crucial, but new data suggests we don’t treat it as such

The Advocate
Central’s new school superintendent asks for annual raise no bigger than its teachers

The Advocate
Lafayette School Board stonewalling settlement talks, Pat Cooper attorney says

The Advocate
Letters: Difference between public, private pensions


American Federation for Children

Tennessee Poll: Overwhelming Support for School Choice



USA

Tucson.com
Fans, foes of universal school vouchers in Arizona spar in court

U.S. News & World Report
School Voucher Backers, Opponents Face off in Court
Opponents of Arizona’s sweeping new universal school voucher law urged a judge Friday to throw out a lawsuit from school choice backers that want their voter referendum effort invalidated.

The 74
Lake: In a Deeply Flawed ‘Analysis,’ the Associated Press Blames Public Charter Schools for America’s Segregated Cities

The 74
3 Education Issues That Will Have to Be Reconciled After Senate GOP’s Late-Night Weekend Tax Bill

Education Week
Diversity in Charter Schools: Another Look at the Data and the Debate


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