Commentary: Teachers’ Union Rhetoric Distorts Benefits of New Education Law
One of the biggest victories of the Legislative session for school-reform and charter school advocates was the passage of HB 1368, which will provide public schools with greater flexibility by waiving...
View ArticleCommentary: New Jersey’s Christie Provides Template for Reducing State...
Given our state’s looming budget deficit budget deficit and recent blows to the oil and shipping industries, Louisiana should take into consideration New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s proposed...
View ArticleCommentary: Louisiana Education Budget Cuts Highlights Need for Vouchers
Monday’s disconcerting news that the state’s budget formula falls $42 million short of the anticipated needs of public schools reflects the necessity for creative and innovative solutions to the public...
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Louisiana Voucher Applications Roll Forward Despite Union Lawsuits
Jindal credited with “forward-thinking” reforms; Catholic schools “relish the challenge of bringing in new students” Thousands of school voucher applicants who want to exit unsafe, ineffective public...
View ArticleLouisiana Teachers Union Threatens Voucher Schools with Litigation
Unprecedented tactic amounts to “bullying schools” that offer choice In a stunning move, attorneys representing the Louisiana Association of Educators (LAE) have threatened litigation against schools...
View ArticleTeacher Evaluations Highlight Divide Between Unions and Reformers
Louisiana transitions to performance evaluations based on student growth as Chicago teachers resist emphasis on accountability A new report supports evaluating teachers based on student achievement,...
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The Louisiana Teacher Union Paradox
How the LAE and LFT Remain a Barrier to Educational Progress in Spite of Electoral and Legislative Defeats Executive Summary Recent legislative sessions have not been kind to Louisiana’s two teacher...
View ArticleLessons for Legislators from Margaret Thatcher
Principles from the “Iron Lady” apply to Louisiana education reform The recent death of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher invites reflection on the career of this remarkable figure. Naturally,...
View ArticleThe Case for Reform: Jefferson Parish Edition
Education leaders implemented bold changes and the results are impressive Introduction The Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) is benefiting from a remarkable initiative for accountability...
View ArticleWhy Louisiana Needs Paycheck Protection
The legislation may be controversial but the issue is simple: Government unions can collect their own dues Under current law, government union dues can be collected via automatic payroll deduction from...
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