| LouisianaCouncil
for a Better Louisiana (CABL)
CABL describes itself
as a nonpartisan statewide organization that aims to improve the quality of life
for Louisiana's citizens. The Council considers education a crucial element of
Louisiana's future, and so it works to raise standards and to promote public-school
accountability. To that end, CABL has created and supported local education funds,
which raise private money for public schools' needs, and it has supported the
Louisiana Principal Internship Program, which trains local principals. The Council
considers teacher quality to be one of the most important issues facing education
reformers today. Some local education funds provide grant money for teachers with
innovative instructional strategies. The Council for a Better Louisiana is a member
of the Columbia Group Southerastern
Partnership Network, an education-reform policy organization. President
and C.E.O.: Barry Erwin
P.O. Box 4308
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4308
Phone:
(225) 344-2225
Fax: (225) 338-9470
info@cabl.org
The
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
(MALDEF)
MALDEF describes itself as a nonprofit Latino litigation,
advocacy and educational outreach institution. According
to MALDEF, its mission is to foster sound public policies,
laws and programs to safeguard the civil rights of Latinos
living in the United States and to empower the Latino
community to fully participate in our society.
Regional Office:
MALDEF
110 Broadway Suite #300
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 224-5476
Fax: (210) 224-5382
Public
Education Network
Local Affiliates:
Academic Distinction Fund The
Academic Distinction Fund works to raise and invest private sector funds that
promote innovative education programs for students in East Baton Rouge Parish
Public Schools. In providing this private sector leadership, the Fund promotes
best practices in education, supports teachers in their work and their professional
growth, and encourages schools and the community to foster improved teaching and
learning. Director:
Jan Melton
8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 301
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 922-4560
Fax: (225) 922-4562
info@adfbr.org Greater
New Orleans Education Foundation The Greater New Orleans Education
Foundation is a research-based, independent, non-profit organization that was
formed in response to the community's outcry for education reform.
210
Baronne, Suite 841
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-593-9100
Fax: 504-593-9511
gnoef@bellsouth.net
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