Common Core Archives

Cutting to the core of Jindal’s flip-flop on aligning schools with national standards

“Jindal has offered his hand to a Stepford wife, a conservative suburbanite, a Mrs. Brady.”

Members of Legislative Black Caucus say they’re backing plan to extend consequences another year.

State rep complains about lack of input — but state officials were involved years ago.

Meeting starts at 9 a.m. Two key Democrats say they support a compromise that would delay tougher testing.

ACSA may follow other New Orleans charter groups and look to operate schools outside the city.

Lower enrollment at Miller McCoy results in less money to the school.

Orleans Parish School Board rebids work for Lake Forest Elementary

New tests fully aligned with Common Core standards

The negative political posturing may be something new, but Louisiana embraced the Common Core three years ago as a key step toward stronger schools.

School wants to take time with families to explain the impact of new standards.