Por: The Advocate Opinion November 16, 2022
It is unfortunate that the Advocate news reporting that parents have a more negative perception of public schools in New Orleans wasn't published side-by-side with the Nov. 10 news report by Will Sentell reporting the of toughening the grading of public schools in our state.Particularly revealing were the data: Whereas only 24% of NOLA parents gave the quality of education an A or B, the earlier story reported that state schools... + full article
The Advocate USA Opinion August 24, 2023
Strong public pushback may be giving the second thoughts about proposed new rules that would provide a path for students to gain high school diplomas even if they badly fail state tests. Good for the pushback.BESE is hosting a public forum on the issue Friday at 2 p.m. at The... + más
Guest column: State testing valuable, but should not be a barrier to student advancement | The Advocate
Term-limited state Reps. Paul Hollis and Lance Harris are running for open BESE seats | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Opinion August 21, 2023
The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education plays a unique role in Louisiana. Most know we set policy for public K-12 schools in the state. What many may not know is that we are also responsible for early care and education.During my time on BESE, we have taken many... + más
High school scores and top performers from Friday, March 24 | Orlando Sentinel
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The Advocate USA Opinion August 11, 2023
In God I do trust.And, officially, Louisiana does, too.Not everyone in Louisiana has the faith that I have. Nor should they.Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and state lawmakers in both parties agreed this session that every public school student in grades K-12 — and in public... + más
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The Advocate USA Politics July 29, 2023
Two term-limited state representatives are running for open seats on the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.Rep. Paul Hollis, R-Covington, is pursuing the seat that includes all of St. Tammany Parish and portions of Orleans and Jefferson parishes. Metairie... + más
Dave Hollis, former Disney executive and ex-husband of motivational speaker Rachel Hollis, dies at 47 | CBS News
Author Rachel Hollis says family 'devastated' by death of ex-husband at 47 | ABC News
The Advocate USA Opinion April 28, 2023
Louisiana’s statewide tests are a powerful tool in measuring academic achievement in K-12 schools and a critical factor in informing student progress. Standardized testing has long played a key role in the strides we have made in Louisiana to improve our education system.... + más
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The Advocate USA Opinion March 13, 2023
The good news is that teachers can expect a pay raise.But as teachers have learned over the years, there are a lot of steps in the process.A key step forward, by the state , carried with it a somewhat controversial — but on the whole sensible — policy proposal.BESE asked... + más
‘Worst teacher I ever had’: Former Davisville Middle School student speaks out against former teacher | The Boston Globe
White Texas Teacher Benched Over Viral Rant on ‘Superior Race’ | The Daily Beast
The Advocate USA Politics September 17, 2022
An effort to return Capitol High School, which has spent 14 years in state control, back to local control took an important step forward Thursday as the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted unanimously in favor of the return, subject to the terms already set by the... + más
Cade Brumley's report card: How Louisiana's schools leader has done over last 2 years | The Advocate
Clancy DuBos: The Louisiana governor's race — looking back, and looking ahead | The Advocate
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