Louisiana
Louisiana teachers' union concerned about educators' future
Leaders of a teachers' union in Louisiana are voicing concerns about a package of bills they say would have the effect of dissolving labor unions in t…
As Louisiana teachers await permanent pay hikes, federal loan relief helps some
In a 2023 survey, 66% of teachers -- compared with 39% of adults in other fields -- said they were unsatisfied with their starting salary. When …
LA schools among the nation's most 'chronically underfunded'
A new report finds Louisiana is among a handful of states that chronically underfunds its K-12 schools. Public school funding is largely left up to …
Louisiana children struggle compared to peers in other states
The Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2024 Race for Results report examines child well-being, and finds children of color in Louisiana face significant …
AFT grants to combat food insecurity among students in Jefferson Parish
The American Federation of Teachers recently gave out grants in urban, suburban, and rural communities across America to increase literacy and …
Fish dumps bring calls for more regulations on commercial menhaden industry
With news of more large-scale fish dumps in coastal Louisiana waters in recent weeks, advocates are calling for more regulations on the menhaden …
Advocates Call for Menhaden Catch Limits, Buffer Zones off Louisiana Coast
Advocates are calling for catch limits and a buffer zone to protect menhaden in the Gulf of Mexico. Menhaden, known in Louisiana as pogies, are small …
Report: LA Remains Stagnant in Overall Child Well-Being
A new annual report finds Louisiana has stagnated on measures to improve children's well-being. The Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey …
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