Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:59 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:59:35 GMT
Detectives are trying to find out who shot and killed a 26-year-old man and why late Tuesday night. They have identified the victim as Jeremy McKenzie. More >>
Detectives are trying to find out who shot and killed a 26-year-old man and why late Tuesday night. They have identified the victim as Jeremy McKenzie. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:45 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:45:29 GMT
The mother of a two-year-old who drowned earlier this month has been charged in connection with the case.According to reports, Fallon Gautreau, 22, and her mother left Gautreau's daughter to play in theMore >>
The mother of a two-year-old who drowned earlier this month has been charged in connection with the case.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:50 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:50:40 GMT
People living in a Baton Rouge neighborhood are dealing with a bit of a mess after a fire hydrant was hit Wednesday. Witnesses said it was a school bus.More >>
People living in a Baton Rouge neighborhood are dealing with a bit of a mess after a fire hydrant was hit Wednesday. Witnesses said it was a school bus. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:05 AM EDT2012-05-23 10:05:47 GMT
Drivers in Baton Rouge currently waste an average of more than 19 hours of their lives in traffic each year, but that isn't the worst in the country.More >>
Drivers in Baton Rouge currently waste an average of more than 19 hours of their lives in traffic each year, but that isn't the worst in the country.More >>
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
When legislators meet for the upcoming session, education will be top priority. It was also the topic of Thursday's League of Women Voters luncheon, where Rep. Steve Carter went on to paint a pitiful picture of the state's schools.
"We're 49th. I want to know how many in here are proud to be 49th," said Carter.
While Governor Jindal is in support of charter schools, retired teacher Michael Deshotel says those have also failed in East Baton Rouge.
"Where the state has taken over a school and converted into a charter is a failure. Correct! Every single one. Correct!," said Deshotel.
Superintendent of Education John White then rehashed one suggestion of the governor.
"We gotta give choices to our parents," said White.
That's choice on where their child attends class. And it could mean leaving a failing public school and going to a private one with a state voucher.
"You know, your child may be at a C school today," said State Representative John Bel Edwards. "You don't have a clue whether that's a A, B, C, D or F school you might want to send them to."
Edwards says if vouchers is the way to go, private schools should be held to the same standards as public ones. They should also be giving a letter grade and students should also be taking high stakes tests.
He says there's no guarantee those schools will accept the child.
"Private and parochial schools will find a way to cherrypick the kids they accept," added Edwards.
White says that's not true.
"The school would be required to accept the child," said White.
Provided the school has space.
Legislators say the discussion on education should be an interesting one to watch.
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