/louisiana Louisiana en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:24:05 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-yes-religion-should-be-taught-in-school-but-it-needs-to-be-done-right/2024/08 For nearly two decades, I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous impact that a deep and diverse study of religion has had on my students. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:24:05 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-yes-religion-should-be-taught-in-school-but-it-needs-to-be-done-right/2024/08 /policy-politics/louisiana-uses-history-pop-culture-to-defend-ten-commandments-mandate/2024/08 Suggested options pair the Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston, Martin Luther King Jr., and Regina George of "Mean Girls." Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:03:25 GMT /policy-politics/louisiana-uses-history-pop-culture-to-defend-ten-commandments-mandate/2024/08 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 /policy-politics/opinion-religion-in-the-classroom-may-be-legal-but-is-it-just/2024/07 A teacher responds to Louisiana's Ten Commandments law. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-religion-in-the-classroom-may-be-legal-but-is-it-just/2024/07 /policy-politics/posting-ten-commandments-in-schools-was-struck-down-in-1980-could-that-change/2024/07 In 1980, the justices invalidated a Kentucky law, similar to the new Louisiana measure, requiring classroom displays of the Decalogue. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:01:43 GMT /policy-politics/posting-ten-commandments-in-schools-was-struck-down-in-1980-could-that-change/2024/07 /policy-politics/how-states-are-testing-the-church-state-divide-in-public-schools/2024/06 A new order to teach the Bible in Oklahoma is the latest action to fuel debate over the presence of religion in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:50:51 GMT /policy-politics/how-states-are-testing-the-church-state-divide-in-public-schools/2024/06 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /policy-politics/does-a-ten-commandments-display-in-classrooms-violate-the-constitution/2024/06 Louisiana is poised to become the first state to require all schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:38:26 GMT /policy-politics/does-a-ten-commandments-display-in-classrooms-violate-the-constitution/2024/06 /policy-politics/is-tutoring-at-risk-states-stretch-to-keep-funding-in-place/2024/04 States are using a variety of ways to ensure that tutoring programs can continue. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:59:44 GMT /policy-politics/is-tutoring-at-risk-states-stretch-to-keep-funding-in-place/2024/04 /teaching-learning/theres-a-design-flaw-with-many-reading-tests-heres-one-states-fix/2024/01 Louisiana is piloting a test measuring knowledge of the texts and curriculum kids have been exposed to, not random passages. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/theres-a-design-flaw-with-many-reading-tests-heres-one-states-fix/2024/01 /policy-politics/supreme-court-declines-case-on-corporal-punishment-for-student-with-autism/2024/01 The justices refused to hear the appeal of an 11-year-old Louisiana student who alleges that two educators slapped her on her wrists. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:25:10 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-declines-case-on-corporal-punishment-for-student-with-autism/2024/01 /leadership/two-students-one-jewish-one-muslim-give-advice-on-discussing-the-israel-hamas-war/2023/12 Learning and talking about the conflict gives students the opportunity to become compassionate global citizens, experts say. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:20:43 GMT /leadership/two-students-one-jewish-one-muslim-give-advice-on-discussing-the-israel-hamas-war/2023/12 /teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 They focus on providing PD, diagnostic tools, and evidence-based teaching. But it will take time to work out the details. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:12:54 GMT /teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 /policy-politics/louisianas-public-schools-must-now-display-in-god-we-trust-in-classrooms/2023/08 Mandates like Louisiana's are relatively common, and they are also controversial. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:31:04 GMT /policy-politics/louisianas-public-schools-must-now-display-in-god-we-trust-in-classrooms/2023/08 /leadership/how-to-make-ap-classes-accessible-and-equitable-district-leaders-share-strategies/2023/07 Various presentations at the College Board's AP annual conference this month touched on equity concerns around the AP program. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:18:02 GMT /leadership/how-to-make-ap-classes-accessible-and-equitable-district-leaders-share-strategies/2023/07 /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 Under the laws, teachers aren’t required to use trans or nonbinary students’ requested pronouns. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:17:43 GMT /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 /policy-politics/opinion-attend-these-charter-schools-leave-with-college-credentials/2023/03 The founder of a charter network discusses how his schools bring a K-16 model to the K-12 system. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:04 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-attend-these-charter-schools-leave-with-college-credentials/2023/03 /leadership/video-how-this-new-orleans-school-is-getting-teen-moms-to-graduation/2023/02 Graduation rates for teenage moms are much lower than their peers'. One school system is banking on in-school child care to fix that. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:27:58 GMT /leadership/video-how-this-new-orleans-school-is-getting-teen-moms-to-graduation/2023/02 /policy-politics/opinion-how-are-charter-schools-faring-in-our-polarized-political-era/2023/02 There are several distinct and passionate school communities that reside under the charter school banner. Can they work alongside another? Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00:57 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-are-charter-schools-faring-in-our-polarized-political-era/2023/02 /teaching-learning/young-writers-need-structure-to-learn-the-craft-how-much-is-enough/2023/01 Writing instruction should give students both tools and exemplars they can use—and frequent opportunities to practice them at length. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:02:43 GMT /teaching-learning/young-writers-need-structure-to-learn-the-craft-how-much-is-enough/2023/01 /technology/should-schools-ban-tiktok-louisiana-ed-chief-urges-districts-to-do-it/2023/01 Louisiana is one of the first states to recommend school districts ban TikTok from all school-owned devices, amid major privacy concerns. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:48:04 GMT /technology/should-schools-ban-tiktok-louisiana-ed-chief-urges-districts-to-do-it/2023/01 /teaching-learning/video-updating-social-studies-expectations-in-the-critical-race-theory-era/2023/01 Always a focal point for controversy, updating what students should know in history class became especially charged in late 2021 and 2022. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:27:15 GMT /teaching-learning/video-updating-social-studies-expectations-in-the-critical-race-theory-era/2023/01 /leadership/educators-opposition-to-censorship-comes-at-a-big-personal-cost/2022/12 A Tennessee teacher and a Louisiana librarian discuss their very public battles against book bans or restrictions on teaching about racism. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:51:57 GMT /leadership/educators-opposition-to-censorship-comes-at-a-big-personal-cost/2022/12 /teaching-learning/writing-social-studies-standards-a-dramatic-year-in-review/2022/12 This year proved to be politically fraught for revising state social studies standards. Take a look back at some major developments. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:40:02 GMT /teaching-learning/writing-social-studies-standards-a-dramatic-year-in-review/2022/12 /leadership/how-this-principal-uses-tiktok-and-youtube-to-build-school-culture/2022/12 A Louisiana principal has found that short videos reinforce what’s happening in the classrooms. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:47:59 GMT /leadership/how-this-principal-uses-tiktok-and-youtube-to-build-school-culture/2022/12 /policy-politics/a-school-librarian-pushes-back-on-censorship-and-gets-death-threats-and-online-harassment/2022/09 Amanda Jones lost her legal battle against online harassers this week but vows to continue to press her case. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 01:00:36 GMT /policy-politics/a-school-librarian-pushes-back-on-censorship-and-gets-death-threats-and-online-harassment/2022/09 /leadership/video-climate-disasters-hear-from-school-leaders-who-lived-through-them/2022/09 Climate disasters continue to impact schools and their communities. Here is advice from school leaders on how to prepare for, and recover from, the destruction and disruption. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:20:36 GMT /leadership/video-climate-disasters-hear-from-school-leaders-who-lived-through-them/2022/09 /teaching-learning/want-to-get-girls-interested-in-stem-careers-try-minecraft/2022/06 Two teachers in Louisiana started an after-school club to get girls interested in STEM. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:35:33 GMT /teaching-learning/want-to-get-girls-interested-in-stem-careers-try-minecraft/2022/06 /teaching-learning/opinion-overhauling-social-studies-in-a-polarized-era-one-state-chief-tells-the-tale/2022/04 One thing that helped Louisiana accomplish the politically charged task was acknowledging upfront the process would be confrontational. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:00:45 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-overhauling-social-studies-in-a-polarized-era-one-state-chief-tells-the-tale/2022/04 /policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 Legislators want to ban lessons on LGBTQ communities and require teachers to tell parents when students want their pronouns changed. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:21:08 GMT /policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04