Elyse Carmosino

4 weeks ago | nola.com | Elyse Carmosino

Nearly two thirds of likely Louisiana voters support funding the full amount sought by Gov. Jeff Landry and advocates for a new program to give parents grants for private education, a poll released this week showed. The survey was conducted by conservative pollster Kellyanne Conway on behalf of the advocacy group Louisiana Kids Matter, a major proponent of the private education program, called LA GATOR. It's the latest effort to convince skeptical lawmakers to allocate the nearly $94 million Gov.

1 month ago | theadvocate.com | Elyse Carmosino

Nearly two thirds of likely Louisiana voters support funding the full amount sought by Gov. Jeff Landry and advocates for a new program to give parents grants for private education, a poll released this week showed. The survey was conducted by conservative pollster Kellyanne Conway on behalf of the advocacy group Louisiana Kids Matter, a major proponent of the private education program, called LA GATOR. It's the latest effort to convince skeptical lawmakers to allocate the nearly $94 million Gov.

1 month ago | nola.com | Elyse Carmosino

Louisiana lawmakers want schools to serve more locally made, nutritious meals and get rid of highly processed products, as they join the Trump administration in pushing for healthier food options. An assortment of bills and resolutions making their way through the state Legislature aim to reshape Louisiana food policies to align with U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s "Make America Healthy Again” agenda, which seeks to reduce chronic illness and obesity.

1 month ago | nola.com | Elyse Carmosino

Early education advocates made a plea to Louisiana lawmakers Tuesday to restore nearly $9 million for child care and preschool that was cut from the state budget last year, arguing that the funding is crucial to Louisiana’s educational and economic future. The ask comes as the state tries to reduce its spending, with a proposed budget for next fiscal year that is about $440 million less than the current year.

1 month ago | nola.com | Elyse Carmosino

A Louisiana lawmaker wants the state to explore alternatives to the standardized test students take each year. Senate Bill 105 by Sen. Mark Abraham, R-Lake Charles, initially called for the state to replace the LEAP test with a national assessment beginning in the 2026-27 school year. A task force of representatives from different education organizations, including teachers, principals and superintendents, would choose which national test to use.