Louisiana

Baton Rouge, La. (Sept. 20, 2013) – The American Federation for Children, the nation’s voice for educational choice, today released the results of a statewide poll showing fierce opposition to the Dept. of Justice’s lawsuit which seeks to block educational options … Continued

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Baton Rouge, La. (Aug. 24, 2013) – The American Federation for Children, the nation’s voice for educational choice and its state affiliate, the Louisiana Federation for Children, today strongly condemned President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder for seeking to … Continued

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Louisiana Federation of Teachers makes outlandish, groundless claims that Black Alliance for Educational Options “endorses teaching that the KKK is good” BATON ROUGE, LA (August 30, 2012)—One of the largest teachers’ unions in Louisiana said in a statement early today … Continued

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High court decision is third rejection of teachers union efforts to prevent low-income families from using scholarships BATON ROUGE, LA (August 17, 2012)—The Louisiana Supreme Court on Wednesday denied an injunction request aimed at stopping the statewide school voucher program, … Continued

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Fund will defend schools against threatening bullying tactics from Louisiana Association of Educators BATON ROUGE, LA (July 31, 2012)—The Alliance for School Choice and the Institute for Justice today announced the creation of the Louisiana Defense Fund in response to … Continued

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One of most successful application periods ever saw overwhelming parental demand across entire state BATON ROUGE, LA (July 11, 2012)—The Louisiana Department of Education today announced that the state’s newly-expanded voucher program received more than 10,300 applications during the month-long … Continued

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