The reasons for what amounts to a partial state takeover of the school district, such as woeful student performance and mismanagement, reflected trends and problems going back several decades. (educationnext.org)
«The history of state takeovers of schools is a history of failure,» Alford said. (uft.org)
She called the legislature into special session and requested authorization for state takeover of schools in New Orleans. (educationnext.org)