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Tag: Common Core

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."
by C.W. Cannon September 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Common Core remains in play but effects might be delayed for a third year

Members of Legislative Black Caucus say they're backing plan to extend consequences another year.
by Tyler Bridges April 4, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Fact-checking Wednesday’s remarks from House hearing on Common Core standards

State rep complains about lack of input — but state officials were involved years ago.
by Jessica Williams April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Wednesday: Key committee considers bill to derail Common Core

Meeting starts at 9 a.m. Two key Democrats say they support a compromise that would delay tougher testing.
by Tyler Bridges April 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Algiers charter group looking outside the city

ACSA may follow other New Orleans charter groups and look to operate schools outside the city.
by Kelsey Foster October 31, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Pupil count lower than expected

Lower enrollment at Miller McCoy results in less money to the school.
by Art Bueno October 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

School will have to wait for new home

Orleans Parish School Board rebids work for Lake Forest Elementary
by Joshua Johnston October 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Easton getting ready for new exams

New tests fully aligned with Common Core standards
by Della Hasselle October 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Louisiana educators already digging in to Common Core standards and practices

The negative political posturing may be something new, but Louisiana embraced the Common Core three years ago as a key step toward stronger schools.
by Caroline Roemer Shirley October 2, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Hynes gives parents look at Common Core

School wants to take time with families to explain the impact of new standards.
by Della Hasselle October 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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