Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Vouchers and Public Education

Vouchers in Louisiana - By Joey Lehrman

In a debate focused on a local parish but with implications for the entire state, residents, teachers, students, teachers, and parents and pressed to discuss the pros and cons of a voucher system, which uses public funds to pay private school tuition for students.  As part of the School Choice system the state has been transitioning to for the past few years, proponents suggest it provides unprecedented educational opportunities for students that would otherwise be destined to a poor education at struggling schools.  Administrators in the public system, content, however, that the system only drains more resources from an already deprived system and isn't a scalable solution for all students in the state.

http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2012/10/voucher_law_being_questioned_i.html

The most recent debate has found its way to Tangipaha Parish, where a federal judge will soon enter the dialogue.  At the very least, we must be informed!  Read on and please share your comments!

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Joey Lehrman,
New Orleans, LA
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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Joey Lehrman and Hurricane Isaac

Joey Lehrman and Hurricane Isaac

As residents continue the recovery from Hurricane Isaac in late August, the Times Picayune is continuing its coverage of the victims in the aftermath.

http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf/2012/10/hurricane_isaac_drowing_victim.html

Having lived through many of the hurricanes to impact the region over the last 50+ years, it is incredible to see how any storm, no matter the size, affects the livelihood in the Gulf Coast.

As always, we thank you for your support!

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Joey Lehrman and the Aftermath of Isaac

Joey Lehrman and the Aftermath of Isaac

While clearly not as devastating as Hurricane Katrina, the wrath of Isaac is still being felt in communities around the Gulf Coast region:

http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf/2012/10/hurricane_isaac_work_continues.html#incart_river_default

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From New Orleans, we thank you for your support!

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