Democrats For Education Reform Louisiana
Talking New Orleans public education with Democrats For Education Reform Louisiana.
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Making early childhood education a priority
This week, we created the Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund through my bill, HB 584. This creates a state match fund, which rewards local governments for investing in high quality early childhood education and expanding access to low-income families.
Read MoreGrow Up, Do Good, Give Back
Yesterday in the House Education Committee, we discussed what to do when faced with a future in which TOPS isn’t fully funded.
Read MorePhilosophical Differences on Display
“‘I can tell you another thing about those states,’ Leger said, ‘They spend more money on higher education than we do.’ ‘I wonder what their outcomes are?’ Stokes asked. ‘Also better,’ Leger replied.”
Read MoreHigher Ed Asks: What About TOPS?
“‘At some point you begin to question what is it really worth if all you’re getting is a scholarship to a college that’s so terribly underfunded,’ Leger said, ruefully. ‘It comes down to, when are we going to prioritize investing in the thing that moves the economy the most – having an educated workforce.’”
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