Vouchers must provide good options By Andre M. Perry As a staunch public school advocate, it pains me to say, vouchers can work. But are Gov. Bobby Jindal and State Superintendent John White prepared to give parents the information and … Continue reading »

Minority Serving Institutions help students break through barriers to attending elite colleges and universities More and more students of all races and socioeconomic classes are attending college.  Limited access to elite colleges and universities can facilitate racial and class-based stratification … Continue reading »

This week in education news, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education confirmed long time educator Patrick Dobard as the latest Superintendent of the Recovery School District.  Dobard is the third person to hold the position in a year. Still, … Continue reading »

The preponderance of evidence shows that curfews are not that effective in reducing crime citywide.  However, my friends in places like New York and Miami have told me curfews can be effective in driving violent crime out of entertainment districts … Continue reading »