Aug 20 Judge rules Louisiana schools will use Common Core tests as public support for standards wanes By Kyla Calvert Mason A Louisiana state judge has ruled against Gov. Bobby Jindal’s efforts to suspend the state’s contract to use Common Core-aligned tests in public schools next spring. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch Why more states are backing off Common Core By PBS News Hour A growing number of states are dropping the Common Core education standards. And several states committed to keeping the guidelines have postponed implementation. Jeffrey Brown talks to Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute and Carmel Martin of the Center… Continue watching
Jun 19 As political leaders fight over Common Core, almost half of adults don’t know what they’re arguing about By Kyla Calvert Mason The Common Core standards for math and English have been roiling state politics across the country this spring, especially in states led by Republicans. But a poll out this week estimates 47 percent of the country’s adults still haven’t heard… Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch Common Core standards face push back by some Louisiana parents and politicians By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 09 While Louisiana lawmakers debate Common Core, some parents turn to homeschooling By April Brown The implementation of Common Core State Standards has caused controversy in Louisiana, with parents and educators lining up to support keeping or repealing the education standards. Some parents have such strong objections they've withdrawn their children from public school in… Continue reading
Apr 25 Presidential hopefuls Rubio, Jindal, Pence and Santorum set to address NRA convention By Associated Press They'll be speaking to thousands of NRA members at a time when the gun lobby is arguably stronger than ever. And each possible 2016 candidate is expected to highlight his own role in pushing back gun-control measures. Continue reading
Apr 07 Here’s your guide to every major 2016 presidential contender By Associated Press 2014 is a year of auditioning, positioning, networking and just plain hard work for people who might run for president in 2016. There's plenty to do, and the pace has quickened since The Associated Press last took a broad look… Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch Offshore Oil Drilling Moratorium’s Aims, Effectiveness Debated The Obama administration vowed to appeal a federal judge's ruling, blocking the president's efforts to impose a six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling. Gwen Ifill gets two points of view on the environmental and economic consequences of halting oil exploration… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch BP Oil Leak Rate Estimate Doubled New estimates suggest BP's ruptured well may have spewed twice as much oil into the Gulf of Mexico before it was capped than previously thought, raising new questions about cleanup and restoration efforts. Judy Woodruff has an update on the… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch Disaster Imminent for Sensitive Gulf Coast Ecosystems, Industries As high winds and waves push oil towards the shores of several states, Jeffrey Brown talks to Robert Twilley, professor of oceanography and coastal science at Louisiana State University about efforts to mitigate the environmental damage. Continue watching