Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Is Louisiana about to allow discrimination of gays in charter schools? - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

Is Louisiana about to allow discrimination of gays in charter schools? - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post:


Is Louisiana about to allow discrimination of gays in charter schools?

If a bill that passed a Lousiania Senate committee becomes law, charter schools in the state will be able to refuse to accept students based on sexual orientation or English language skills.
Here’s what’s behind the bill, which was sponsored by state Sen. A.G. Crowe, a Republican from Slidell.
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Some 2012 college admissions rates hit new lows

Ivy League schools along with some other highly selective colleges and universities have been proudly announcing historically low admissions rates for freshmen entering next fall — as if the figures actually have real importance and meaning.
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