The Erase The Board Coalition has announced that they intend to file a lawsuit against the state of Lousiana in order to overturn Act 91.
Category: Education
Sophie B. Wright High School Principal Threatens Criminal Charges Against Students Involved in Senior Prank
April 8, 2019The principal of Sophie B. Wright High School said that criminal actions are being considered against students who participated in a water fight at the school.
School Zones Turned Into Speed Traps Under Cantrell Administration
April 3, 2019Without any warning to New Orleans residents, the previously allowed 5 mph cushion in ticketing from school zone traffic cameras has been removed.
Betsy DeVos Defends Cuts to Special Education Funding in Favor of Charter Schools
March 27, 2019The United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos attempted to defend $7 billion in cuts from the Education Department before a House subcommittee yesterday. Several of those cuts affect special […]
Sen Kennedy: “I Hope They Go Medieval” on College Admissions Cheaters
March 25, 2019Senator Kennedy stated that he hopes federal prosecutors “go medieval” on the people who were arrested in connection with a college admissions cheating scandal.
Inspire NOLA Issues Apology After Edna Karr Fish Fry Fiasco
March 21, 2019Parents have certain expectations when they send their kids to school. They expect teachers to do their best in educating students. They expect the administration to keep the needs of […]
The Failed New Orleans Experiment – The Charter System Is Rife with Inequity
March 13, 2019New Orleans schools are rife with inequities that are simply not getting any better.
Oscar Dunn: Free, focused on college, and for all children
March 1, 2019IDEA Public Schools boasts an exceptionally strong focus on college readiness, defending its 12-year record with a 100% college acceptance rate in Texas.
Betsy DeVos Unveils Federal School Choice Legislation
February 28, 2019On Thursday, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos unveiled the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act.
New Orleans Students Advocate on Capitol Hill
February 27, 2019Four students from the College Beyond program are traveling to Capitol Hill this week for two days of education and advocacy with the National College Access Network (NCAN). The students […]
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