Louisiana

La. Gov. Jindal Approves New Diploma

July 6, 2009, AP

Judge: Trial Needed to Resolve Suit Over Prayer

June 25, 2009, AP

La. High School Diploma Plan Goes to Jindal

June 24, 2009, AP

Louisiana Expected to Create New H.S. Diploma

June 19, 2009, AP

State of the States

Louisiana's governor delivered a sobering message to lawmakers, repeatedly warning that the tough economic times will force the state to “do more with less.” May 11, 2009

News Briefs

Louisiana Bill Would Allow Nonacademic H.S. Studies

Louisiana Sen. Robert Kostelka has won unanimous state Senate approval for a plan to allow high school students to follow a nonacademic curriculum. May 18, 2009

As Trial Looms, Louisiana District Changes Policy on Meeting Prayers

April 21, 2009

Louisiana Boards Feel Under Attack

The state schools chief would like to clip their wings—and lawmakers are considering a similar proposal. March 31, 2009

Louisiana State Superintendent Seeks Changes for Local Boards

Louisiana Superintendent of Education Paul Pastorek wants to overhaul the laws governing local school boards to reform and modernize education. February 23, 2009

Vallas Making Political Plans

February 10, 2009

Teaching Evolution at Issue in Two States

Questions about the teaching of evolution in science classrooms have surfaced in Louisiana and Texas, two states where the topic has produced high-profile controversies in the past. January 27, 2009

More News Briefs

Louisiana School Boards Resist Push to Trim Powers

The state schools chief would like to clip their wings—and a lawmaker is proposing a similar plan. March 26, 2009

Duncan Eyes 'New Era' in Science Teaching

March 20, 2009, AP

L.A. Superintendent to Focus on Teaching, Use of Data

Ramon C. Cortines has launched a series of initiatives aimed at increasing parent and community engagement and giving teachers more data about their students to help improve instruction. January 27, 2009

Ex-Louisiana Lawmakers Land Key Education Jobs

Dipping for the second time this year into the legislative ranks, the Louisiana Department of Education has hired the ex-chairman of the state’s House education committee, Republican Rep. Don Trahan, to serve as the agency’s liaison with business leaders and public-interest groups. October 14, 2008

Hurricane Recovery Proves Slow Going

Dozens of Texas school districts are likely to be closed indefinitely as they struggle to recover from Hurricane Ike, which devastated the Gulf Coast and caused disruption into the Midwest. September 23, 2008

Schools Still Shut for Thousands in Storm’s Wake

Some Texas districts expect to be closed all week as officials seek to assess damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. September 16, 2008

Louisiana's Districts Pick Up After Storm

Educators in the southern half of the state were preparing to reopen most schools after students missed up to six days of instruction. September 8, 2008

No Major Damage Reported for New Orleans Schools

Education leaders say classes may resume next week after shutdown for Hurricane Gustav. September 2, 2008

La. Voucher Program Borrows From Plans Around the Country

Louisiana appears on track to enact a private-school-voucher plan for New Orleans that borrows from choice programs elsewhere. June 16, 2008

As Year Ends, Questions Remain for New Orleans

June 3, 2008

King Charter Celebrates Successful Year

June 3, 2008

Voucher Plan for New Orleans Gathers Steam

June 2, 2008

Voucher Plan for New Orleans Clears Another Hurdle

May 30, 2008