Judge Revisiting Challenge Of Teacher Tenure Law
A Baton Rouge judge is reconsidering his decision to throw out Gov. Bobby Jindal's revamp of teacher tenure and salary laws.
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Gov. Jindal Blames ‘The Coalition Of The Status Quo’ After His Teacher Tenure And Evaluation Reforms Are Ruled Unconstitutional
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's office say they are "disappointed" and plan to appeal Monday's ruling by Judge Michael Caldwell, a reversal of his original ruling on Act 1, a law that deals with teacher tenure and evaluation and makes it harder for teachers to achieve tenure, which gives them greater job security.
Baton Rouge Judge Upholds Teacher Tenure Provisions Of Gov. Bobby Jindal’s Education Reform Law
Jindal called Caldwell's decision a "victory for students and teachers."
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Signing Education Bills
The Governor will sign a major education today.
Jindal’s Education Bills Pass Louisiana Legislature
The newly-passed legislation would make it tougher for teachers to reach tenure and establish a statewide voucher program for private school tuition among other things.
State Senator Page Cortez Says The Legislature Will Be Quieter This Week
State Senator Page Cortez of Lafayette says this week will likely be much calmer at the Louisiana Legislature.
Louisiana House Committee Passes Teacher Tenure Overhaul Bill
It was approved by a 13 to 5 vote Wednesday night.
Governor Bobby Jindal Unveils Education Reform Plan
After months of putting all the political chess pieces in place, Governor Bobby Jindal unveiled today his plan to reform Louisiana's education system while speaking to the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.
The plan addresses six areas and is sweeping in nature, touching on teacher accountability and compensation, hiring and firing practices, and teacher tenure...