Louisiana
Public Education
39K apply for Louisiana’s new school choice program, ‘among the largest turnouts’ in the nation

More than 39,000 students have applied for Louisiana’s new school choice program, the equivalent of about 6% of the state’s public-school enrollment. Applications came at nearly 1,000 per day during… Read More

April 17, 2025
Courts
Jury verdict against oil industry worries critics, could drive up energy costs

(The Center Square) – A $744 million jury verdict in Louisiana is at the center of a coordinated legal effort to force oil companies to pay billions of dollars to… Read More

April 7, 2025
Public Education
A DOGE-like program could help Louisiana parents decide where to send their children to school

As Louisiana continues its push to improve education through school choice, it has introduced a new accountability tool granting an inside look at schools and how education dollars are spent. Read More

April 4, 2025
Public Education
‘Worst’ to first: Louisiana readies new ESAs for fall

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That appears to be the case in Louisiana. After enduring what state Superintendent Cade Brumley called “the worst” school choice… Read More

April 3, 2025
Courts
Court ruling looms for Louisiana law mandating Ten Commandments display in public classrooms

The fate of a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms is in limbo, as federal judges weigh what has become a heated religious… Read More

February 10, 2025
Public Education
Louisiana schools embracing hands-on STEM

(The Center Square) − At a Louisiana Nonpublic Schools committee meeting on Monday, state education officials highlighted an innovative effort to enhance STEM learning: The Flying Classroom, a national program… Read More

February 4, 2025
Culture
Conservative leaders, lawmakers ask for ‘family-friendly’ Super Bowl halftime

After years of licentious halftime shows, conservative leaders are demanding the Super Bowl clean up its act. Louisiana leaders sent a letter to the Greater New… Read More

February 3, 2025
Courts
Federal judge blocks Louisiana’s law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

A federal district judge in Baton Rouge blocked a Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools statewide. The law passed earlier this year mandates a… Read More

November 13, 2024
Courts
Order on Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law expected by Nov. 15

(The Center Square) – The U.S. District Court for the District of Middle Louisiana heard arguments and witness testimony on Gov. Jeff Landry’s House Bill 71, which requires public schools to… Read More

October 22, 2024
Public Education
Policy expert commends New Orleans’ charter schools, criticizes new district-run opening

New Orleans’ public charter school system is superior to a traditional school district model. That’s what author and public policy consultant David Osborne said Thursday at the nonprofit Bureau of… Read More

October 15, 2024
Public Education
Florida tops state-by-state education freedom report card; Louisiana most improved

The third annual Education Freedom Report Card from the Heritage Foundation is out, detailing the best and worst states for school choice and parental rights in… Read More

September 26, 2024
Public Education
Louisiana governor strengthens CRT ban in public schools with order

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is ensuring that Critical Race Theory (CRT) won’t be taught in public schools, the latest in a slew of states to ban teaching the controversial doctrine. Read More

August 30, 2024
Public Education
Louisiana AG defends constitutionality of Ten Commandments in schools

(The Daily Signal) – The Louisiana law requiring schools to display the Ten Commandments is constitutional, state Attorney General Liz Murrill argues in a legal brief filed this… Read More

August 9, 2024
Culture
Report: Louisiana receives subpar score for religious liberty

(The Center Square) – Louisiana is ranked 27th in a report from the Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy on religious liberty. The report measures 16 legal protections for religious liberty. Read More

August 7, 2024
Public Education
Louisiana Gov. Landry defends 10 Commandments in classrooms

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry defended a law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms on Monday during a news conference. Landry defended the … Read More

August 5, 2024
Public Education
Louisiana’s educational savings account program less regulated than other states

(The Center Square) — There are some major differences between Louisiana’s recently passed educational savings account program and those in other Southern states. The Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to… Read More

July 5, 2024
Government
Louisiana’s universal education savings account program set to launch in 2025

(The Center Square) – Louisiana’s new education savings account program will debut in August 2025, but plenty of work remains before it becomes a universal program for Pelican State K-12… Read More

June 25, 2024
Public Education
Louisiana becomes first state to require public schools display Ten Commandments

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Louisiana is set to become the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms under a bill signed into… Read More

June 20, 2024
Government
Universal school choice bill signed into law by Louisiana governor

Louisiana just passed a universal school choice program, joining a dozen other red states in promoting education freedom. Gov. Jeff Landry signed SB 313 into law… Read More

June 19, 2024
Public Education
Louisiana education board approves new accountability standards for students

(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted unanimously to approve new accountability standards in schools during a meeting on Wednesday. Louisiana Superintendent of Education… Read More

June 13, 2024