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Obama's Failing Report Card
In August Of 2013, Obama's Justice Department Filed Suit To Block Louisiana From Awarding Vouchers To Students In At Least 22 Districts Without A Court Order. "The Justice Department said Louisiana has given vouchers this school year to students in at least 22 districts remaining under desegregation orders. It's asking the court, starting with the 2014-15 school year, to permanently block the state from awarding vouchers in districts that are under desegregation orders, unless those districts seek court approval. Louisiana lawmakers approved a voucher program in 2008 for low-income New Orleans students who were in failing schools. The Louisiana Scholarship Program was later expanded statewide. It allows children in school districts graded C, D or F to receive public money to attend private schools." ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Promotes School Choice in New Orleans, Louisiana
On Wednesday, November 13, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus, Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory*** and Louisiana GOP Chairman Roger Villere visited a New Orleans school to advocate for school choice and highlight success stories among students, parents, and educators in Louisiana.... Continue Reading »
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Louisiana's Scholarship Program is a Way Out of Bad Schools
President Obama was in Louisiana last week to talk about strengthening the economy. He gives these speeches a lot; this time I presume it was to distract from the negative Obamacare headlines.... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s War On School Choice Continues
The Justice Department Has Filed Suit To Block Louisiana From Awarding Vouchers To Students In At Least 22 Districts Without A Court Order. "The Justice Department said Louisiana has given vouchers this school year to students in at least 22 districts remaining under desegregation orders. It's asking the court, starting with the 2014-15 school year, to permanently block the state from awarding vouchers in districts that are under desegregation orders, unless those districts seek court approval. Louisiana lawmakers approved a voucher program in 2008 for low-income New Orleans students who were in failing schools. The Louisiana Scholarship Program was later expanded statewide. It allows children in school districts graded C, D or F to receive public money to attend private schools." ... Continue Reading »
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Obama Recycled His Plans For A Teacher Corps, Even Though It Is Already Predicted To “Fall Flat”
At Last Night's Debate, Obama Reiterated His Pledge To "Hire Another Hundred Thousand Math And Science Teachers." OBAMA: "But what I've also said is let's hire another hundred thousand math and science teachers to make sure we maintain our technological lead and our people are skilled and able to succeed." ... Continue Reading »
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Stuck Between A Rahm And A Union
The Strike “Creates A Political Hazard” For Obama. “A strike by Chicago teachers creates a political hazard for President Barack Obama, as he counts on the support of organized labor while trying to appeal to independent voters who tend to favor some of the education policies central to the conflict.”... Continue Reading »
