Louisiana Teachers Cancel Class to Protest Education Reform Bill

Published March 13, 2012 7:08pm ET



Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal is moving ahead with education reform–but it isn’t without controversy.

Later this week, on Wednesday and Thursday, education committees in both houses of the state legislature will be considering the governor’s proposed package. The reforms include moving toward a voucher program, eliminating teacher tenure programs, and changes in teachers’ pay.

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