Lawmakers are giving Louisiana’s top education official a raise, citing the state’s academic gains in recent years.
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Elyse Carmosino
Earlier this year, Louisiana teachers suggested ways to reduce their workload and improve their profession. Now, the state’s top education official wants to put their ideas into action.
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