Freedom Drives Success in New Orleans Charter School Revolution Freedom Drives Success in New Orleans Charter School Revolution

Freedom Drives Success in New Orleans Charter School Revolution

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Reforms made after the storm have transformed the New Orleans public education system, with the most notable of these changes dubbed the “charter school revolution.”

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State-by-State Economic Report Shows a Lackluster Louisiana State-by-State Economic Report Shows a Lackluster Louisiana

State-by-State Economic Report Shows a Lackluster Louisiana

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Louisiana’s economic prospects are mediocre, according to a new report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council, which ranked the 50 states according to their economic outlook in 2013.

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Why Course Choice Matters Why Course Choice Matters

Why Course Choice Matters

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Given the wealth of options, Course Choice has the potential to deeply impact student achievement at all grade levels, as well as provide for the career and college readiness of our student population.

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Progress in the Parish: Why Jefferson Schools Should Reject Collective Bargaining Progress in the Parish: Why Jefferson Schools Should Reject Collective Bargaining

Progress in the Parish: Why Jefferson Schools Should Reject Collective Bargaining

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Like New Orleans, Jefferson’s reforms are now bearing fruit. And like New Orleans, Jefferson benefits from leadership that places students above special interests. Here are five reasons why approving a new CBA would stymie momentum and risk recent gains.

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State-by-State Economic Report Shows a Lackluster Louisiana

State-by-State Economic Report Shows a Lackluster Louisiana
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Louisiana’s economic prospects are mediocre, according to a new report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council, which ranked the 50 states according to their economic outlook in 2013.

May 29, 2013 22:11

Education

Freedom Drives Success in New Orleans Charter School Revolution

Freedom Drives Success in New Orleans Charter School Revolution
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Reforms made after the storm have transformed the New Orleans public education system, with the most notable of these changes dubbed the “charter school revolution.”

Jun 11, 2013 13:44

Energy & Environment

Engulfed By Environmental Crimes: Overcriminalization on the Gulf Coast

Engulfed By Environmental Crimes: Overcriminalization on the Gulf Coast
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Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida all border the Gulf of Mexico and between these five states alone they have passed nearly 1,000 laws criminalizing various coastal activities.

Jan 24, 2013 17:08

Health Care

Medicaid Expansion: Even Worse Than You Thought

Medicaid Expansion: Even Worse Than You Thought
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Not only does Medicaid place an unreasonable burden on taxpayers, it fails to deliver a significant health benefit to the poor.

May 5, 2013 22:33

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Freedom Drives Success in New Orleans Charter School Revolution

Freedom Drives Success in New Orleans Charter School Revolution
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Reforms made after the storm have transformed the New Orleans public education system, with the most notable of these changes dubbed the “charter school revolution.”

State-by-State Economic Report Shows a Lackluster Louisiana

State-by-State Economic Report Shows a Lackluster Louisiana
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Louisiana’s economic prospects are mediocre, according to a new report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council, which ranked the 50 states according to their economic outlook in 2013.

Why Course Choice Matters

Why Course Choice Matters
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Given the wealth of options, Course Choice has the potential to deeply impact student achievement at all grade levels, as well as provide for the career and college readiness of our student population.

Progress in the Parish: Why Jefferson Schools Should Reject Collective Bargaining

Progress in the Parish: Why Jefferson Schools Should Reject Collective Bargaining
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Like New Orleans, Jefferson’s reforms are now bearing fruit. And like New Orleans, Jefferson benefits from leadership that places students above special interests. Here are five reasons why approving a new CBA would stymie momentum and risk recent gains.

Small Businesses Rate Louisiana #7 for Best Training Programs, State Earns B+ Overall

Small Businesses Rate Louisiana #7 for Best Training Programs, State Earns B+ Overall
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Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, has released the second-annual Thumbtack.com Small Business Friendliness Survey showing that small businesses rated Louisiana among the most business friendly states, particularly in terms of its training programs and labor regulations.