Education Another freeze in school aid sparks resignation, worry among ¶¶Òõh superintendents BY WILL SENTELL | wsentell@theadvocate.com Dec 22, 2017 After nine freezes in the past 10 years, news that basic state aid for public schools may be frozen yet again is sparking both resignation and…
Education Louisian public schools face another aid freeze BY WILL SENTELL | wsentell@theadvocate.com Dec 12, 2017 Gov. John Bel Edwards is unlikely to recommend a hike in basic state aid for public schools, an aide to the governor said Tuesday.
Education Louisian public schools in line for improved internet service at no cost to state thanks to non-profit partnership BY WILL SENTELL | wsentell@theadvocate.com Nov 16, 2017 Eight months after a similar effort died, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday that Louisian has a plan to upgrade high-speed internet access …
Education Governor, White call meeting productive but no resolution on school changes BY WILL SENTELL | wsentell@theadvocate.com Mar 20, 2017 Without giving any details, Gov. John Bel Edwards and state Superintendent of Education John White said Tuesday they had a cordial meeting on …
Education Here's where Gov. John Bel Edwards and John White, set to meet Tuesday, differ on public school changes BY WILL SENTELL | wsentell@theadvocate.com Mar 20, 2017 With deadlines looming, Gov. John Bel Edwards plans to meet Tuesday with state Superintendent of Education John White amid wide differences on…
Opinion Why Gov. John Bel Edwards, Supt. of Education John White disagree on public schools overhaul BY WILL SENTELL | wsentell@theadvocate.com Mar 13, 2017 Gov. John Bel Edwards and state Superintendent of Education John White disagreed Monday on when the state's plan to overhaul public schools should be wrapped up and submitted to federal officials.
Education Why Gov. John Bel Edwards, Supt. of Education John White disagree on public schools overhaul BY WILL SENTELL | wsentell@theadvocate.com Mar 13, 2017 Gov. John Bel Edwards and state Superintendent of Education John White disagreed Monday on when the state's plan to overhaul public schools sh…
Education Just how many times should students be tested? Top leaders trying to reach an accord BY WILL SENTELL | wsentell@theadvocate.com Feb 12, 2017 State education leaders, allies of Gov. John Bel Edwards and even teachers are embroiled in a dispute on just how far the state should go to t…
Education Same old song: Public school leaders bracing for more budget problems BY WILL SENTELL | wsentell@theadvocate.com Jan 30, 2017 In a rerun of previous years, public school leaders are gearing up for crowded classrooms, program cuts and possible layoffs after learning th…
Education Governor's advisory group recommends teacher-evaluation overhaul, other major changes in public schools BY WILL SENTELL | wsentell@theadvocate.com Dec 8, 2016 A panel named by Gov. John Bel Edwards recommended major changes in public school policies Thursday, including an overhaul in annual teacher e…