Governor Landry tells public school teachers at a press conference that the state will indeed plan to fund a stipend as part of their salary for the next school year. D’Shay Oaks, the president of the Louisiana Association of Educators, says that would help, because taking away the stipend could have devastating effects.
Cut 15 (10) “…from their family.”
Landry also announced the formation of a bipartisan MFP permanent pay raise task force. Senate President Cameron Henry says there’s no reason not to find money to increase teacher pay when funding for public education has gone up and student enrollment has declined.
Cut 11 (14) “…in those dollars.”
Which college campus is ranked number one in Louisiana? According to the college search website Niche (“nish”), that honor goes to Southeastern Louisiana University. The website especially noted the quality and affordability of Southeastern’s on-campus dining. President Dr. William Wainwright says it’s an honor the entire school can be proud of.
Cut 3 (11) “…the appropriate technologies.”
At the SEC Spring Meetings, Commissioner Greg Sankey said the league will not take a firm stance this week on expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams. Sankey says instead, they will use the meetings to brief university leaders and coaches on the pros and cons of an expansion.