LFT: Committed to public education
LFT: Nearly 21,000 teachers and school employees who wake up every morning determined to make a difference.
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PISA’s lessons for Louisiana
(Baton Rouge – December 6, 2013) Louisiana’s decision makers should pay attention to the lessons that can be learned from a new international comparison of student achievement, Louisiana Federation of Teachers President Steve Monaghan said today.
Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré will be keynote speaker at LFT convention
Best known as the person who returned order and safety to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, retired Army Lt. General Russel Honoré will deliver the keynote address at the 50th annual Louisiana Federation of Teachers’ convention in Alexandria on Monday, November 25.
Reclaiming the Promise of Public Education
We can turn our attention from destructive policies and refocus on the importance of an excellent public education for all.Please click here to learn more and help the Louisiana Federation of Teachers explain to our leaders what reclaiming the promise of public education means!
Back to School Resources 2013-14
Welcome to the 2013-14 school year! The Louisiana Federation of Teachers wants to make sure that you get off to a successful start.
Links include COMPASS hints, sample lesson plans, Report It!, legal rights and more!
Thousands come together for National Day of Action
The National Day of Action to Reclaim the Promise of Public Education brought together thousands of educators, parents, students and community members who attended more than 100 events around the country, despite challenging weather conditions in many locations.