In an application for a share of more than $4.3 billion in federal stimulus money, Louisiana education officials called on districts throughout the state to voluntarily overhaul some of their lowest-performing schools by bringing in new leaders and staff or converting to charter school operations. By Sarah Carr, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans)
Louisiana should take advantage of this opportunity. If successful it could be a a great boon for the state. I would like to see the results.
