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It’s time for a bolder, broader approach to public education
Our state is now facing a $1.1 billion budget shortfall, and the Louisana Federation of Teachers is advocating well-targeted investments in public education funding that could amount to billions over the next decade. That may sound like foolishness, but please hear us out.
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Happy Holidays from the LFT!
The officers, staff and members of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers wish you and yours a blessed holiday season and a happy new year!
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LFT wins national award for growth
The Louisiana Federation of Teachers won a prestigious Carl Megel Award for growth at an American Federation of Teachers national conference on November 13.
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What happened to your pay raise?
What happened to your pay raise and what are you going to do about it? Download a flyer and get ready to make your voice heard in the upcoming legislative session!
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School Accountability Survey 2006
The Louisiana Federation of Teachers wants to know your opinions about accountability in our schools. Should teachers bear the whole burden of education reform? Who else should be accountable? Do our elected leaders accept their responsibility for improving public education? Do teachers and school employees have the resources they need to meet accountability standards? Please click here to take the survey.
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Senate Education Committee approves $2.729 billion MFP
UPDATE: The Senate Education Committee unanimously endorsed the $2.729 billion Minimum Foundation Program on Thursday morning. The resolution must lay over for 24 hours before it can be heard by the full Senate. A vote could come as early as Friday; the budget must be adopted before the session adjourns on Monday, June 19.
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LFT convention January 28-29
The LFT's 41st Annual Convention, originally slated to be held in Metairie last November, was postponed due to Hurricane Katrina.
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Legislative Links
Contact Legislative Director Alison Ocmand Louisiana Legislature Louisiana Department of Education AFT Legislative Action Center
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Why political action?
LFT is widely recognized as the most effective representative for teachers and school employees. That's why the Federation is our state's largest education organization.
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