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Jan 5, 2012
National School Choice Week 2012
National School Choice Week 2012 will host a major launch celebration on Saturday January 21 at the New Orleans - Lakefront Arena. This unique celebration will bring together parents, advocates, school leaders and teachers for a national celeberation of the school and parental choice movement.
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Jan 5, 2012
Governor still seeking input on education
He's heard from teachers, school superintendents, parents and legislators, but Gov. Bobby Jindal says he will continue meeting with groups before he puts the finishing touches on what he calls "bold reforms" to present to the Legislature in March.
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Jan 5, 2012
Changes possible in school policies
Changes in Louisiana’s teacher tenure law and how public schools are funded are among the proposals that may be pushed this year by Gov. Bobby Jindal or education groups, officials said.
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Jan 4, 2012
School voucher expansion expected to be part of Gov. Bobby Jindal's legislative agenda
Gov. Bobby Jindal and his allies on education reform are considering an unprecedented, statewide expansion of private school vouchers and steps to more closely link teachers' job security with performance, according to two officials who have consulted with the governor's office on proposals for this year's session at the Louisiana Legislature.
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Dec 23, 2011
LOUISIANA BAEO AND PARENTS TALK EDUCATION WITH GOVERNOR JINDAL
The Louisiana Black Alliance for Educational Options (LaBAEO), via four of its parent advocates, each with school age children were among stakeholders that met with Gov. Bobby Jindal, members of the Legislature and other stakeholders at the Governor’s Mansion yesterday to discuss education plans for next year.
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Dec 13, 2011
BAEO ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGE IN LOUISIANA
The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) announced today that Eric B. Lewis, co-founder and managing partner of Sable International and Board President of the Baton Rouge Black Chamber of Commerce, has been hired as the new State Director for Louisiana BAEO.
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Charter School Resources
This page is intended to serve as a resource to parents when evaluating charter schools as an option for educating your child. Inclusion or mention of any charter school group or entity is not necessarily an endorsement by the Black Alliance for Educational Options.
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Charter Schools - FAQ
Charter schools are independent public schools that are allowed to be more innovative and are held accountable for student achievement. They foster a partnership between parents, teachers and students to create an environment in which parents can be more involved, teachers are given the freedom to innovate and students are provided the structure they need to learn.
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Charter School Directory
This page is intended to serve as a resource to parents when evaluating charter schools as an option for educating your child. Inclusion or mention of any charter school group or entity is not necessarily an endorsement by the Black Alliance for Educational Options.
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Chapter Information

Eric B. Lewis
Louisiana State Director

7575 Jefferson Highway
Mailbox #23
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Phone 504.232.5034
Fax 504.910.9983







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Symposium Registration Information
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Symposium 2012 Sponsorship Package
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Orleans Parish Parents Call for Expansion of Voucher Program
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2011 New Orleans Private School Voucher Registration
Parents of children in failing schools in New Orleans apply for state vouchers to get their children in private schools.
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