education

Can Playtime Help Classtime? One Program Gets High Marks

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

A new study from Stanford University shows a program being used during recess at six New Orleans elementary schools is enhancing the children’s education. About 2,200 students are now in the local Playworks project.

La. Public School Funding Uncertain

Kelly Connelly — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:00 +0000

Next year’s method for funding for public schools is a bit up in the air after the Senate Education Committee rejected the proposed formula from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The formula, called the Minimum Foundation Program, or the MFP, was shot down last week because of a clerical error: BESE sent the legislature a draft of the MFP rather the final version.

Charter School Group May Owe More Than $250K For Student Meals

Eve Troeh and Steve Myers and Della Hasselle — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:24:54 +0000

In a report over at The Lens today, Charter School Reporting Corps member Della Hasselle digs into a conflict between the state's Recovery School District and ReNEW Schools, a

School Voucher Funding Up In The Air

Kelly Connelly — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:32:00 +0000

Hundreds of parents, children, teachers and administrators rallied on the steps of the Capitol calling on lawmakers to find a new way to fund private school vouchers, chanting "You promised/ to put kids first."

The old way to fund vouchers was ruled unconstitutional by the State Supreme Court last week because it routed money through a formula -- called the MFP -- that is dedicated to public schools.

Southeast School District In Baton Rouge Could Cost State

Kelly Connelly — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:42:00 +0000

A slice of East Baton Rouge Parish, south of I-12 and north of I-10, is a step closer to having its own school district.

The House Education Committee passed the set of bills needed to establish the breakaway district. Approval now falls to the Appropriations committee next to evaluate cost.

Interviews: Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra's Tim Muffett, And Discussing Post-Secondary Education

editor — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:53:00 +0000

Former Home Depot CEO Steve Odland and Patrick Callan, with the National Center for Public Policy & Higher Education, discuss the importance of post-secondary education.

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra conductor Maestro Tim Muffett talks about the upcoming performance by Tony Award winning singer Audra McDonald and more.

Medical journalist and author Jessica Wapner on her book, "The Philadelphia Chromosome"

Professional Identity Crises

Andre Perry — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:45:00 +0000

Interviews: LFT President Steve Monaghan, Reporter & Author Bob Sullivan

editor — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:25:00 +0000

Louisiana Federation of Teachers President Steve Monaghan discusses the state Supreme Court ruling against Louisiana's private school vouchers program.

Author Claire Manes talks about her book, "Out Of The Shadow Of Leprosy", about her grandfather's struggle with Hanson's Disease at the Carville Hospital.

NBC investigative reporter and author Bob Sullivan on his book, "The Plateau Effect"

Jindal Promises Continued State Funding For Vouchers

Kelly Connelly — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:59:00 +0000

The State Supreme Court has ruled that the state can't pay private school tuition through the same funding channel as it uses to support public schools.
Now, Gov. Bobby Jindal is going to have to find another way to keep the voucher program going.

La. Supreme Court Rules School Vouchers Unconstitutional

Eyder Peralta — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:19:00 +0000
The Louisiana Supreme Court handed Gov.