The Bossier Parish School Board voted 11-1 to approve the Barksdale Charter School application at its regular board meeting Thursday. The school board granted the application as a Type 1 charter school, meaning the school board will be held responsible for the oversight of the charter school and the school would have its own independent […]
Much of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposals on education already are in the legislative boneyard, but a bill that would potentially restrict future growth in charter schools is headed for a showdown vote in the House. This is a vote that the governor’s side should not win. Read more: http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/opinion/15840423-171/our-views-gov-john-bel-edwards-should-keep-plan-for-charters
Caroline Roemer is one of several leaders in New Orleans who answered the following question in 100 words or fewer: “During the next ten years, what actions must OPSB take—or not take—in order to continue the progress of the past 10 years?” Read more: https://www.the74million.org/article/opinion-little-controversy-as-new-orleans-schools-return-to-local-oversight
With several bills already on life support, Gov. John Bel Edwards has pulled the plug on his high-profile education proposals to restrict access to vouchers and curb the growth of charter schools. “We don’t have the support we need to advance those bills,” said Erin Monroe Wesley, special counsel for Edwards who also oversees legislative […]
Even if you take a dim view of charter schools, as John Bel Edwards did in his time in the Legislature, we suggest that new restrictions on the publicly funded but independent campuses ought to be very carefully assessed by the Legislature. Because, despite carping by then-state Rep. Edwards, the schools by and large have […]
Efforts to put new rules on charter schools, including Gov. John Bel Edwards’ bid to curb their growth, are about to get initial votes in the Legislature. Up to seven bills dealing with charter schools are set for hearings in the House Education Committee on Wednesday morning. Still more are on Thursday’s agenda for the […]
Twenty years after Louisiana’s first charter school opened, you’d think the state’s educational establishment would’ve accepted the independence and innovation charters represent. But judging by the slew of legislation filed this year to curb the growth of charters, that isn’t the case. There are bills to limit the state Board of Elementary & Secondary Education’s […]
A couple of years ago, Macie Zoble and her son were in crisis. The Lafayette woman had done everything in her power to keep Riley, then a kindergartner, stable enough to simply finish a traditional school day. To combat his severe type of bipolar disorder — which mimicked attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and set teachers on […]
Louisiana legislators will take up several bills next week that could change the state’s charter school landscape. Read more: http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2016/04/08/proposals-could-change-la-charter-school-operations/82748782/
Reagan Martignetti doesn’t miss traditional schooling. The 15-year-old Bossier City gymnast started high school at Parkway High School last year but switched to Louisiana’s virtual charter school as a sophomore to accommodate her busy schedule. “It’s easier because I get more done and have a lot more breaks,” she said. “I babysit almost every day and do gymnastics, and if I don’t […]
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