Louisiana: Gov. Bobby Jindal signs off on far-reaching changes in education, including creation of a statewide voucher program. (Associated Press) The state teachers union vows to file a lawsuit challenging the program's constitutionality. (New Orleans Times Picayune) Meanwhile, another bill to expand school choice - with a program similar to tax credit scholarships - quietly moves forward. (New Orleans Times Picayune)

North Carolina: Charter school enrollment surges in Charlotte. (Charlotte Observer)

Tennessee: Gov. Bill Haslam raises concerns about a bill limiting the number of foreign workers at charter schools. (Associated Press)

Colorado: Choice supporters file legal briefs in case against voucher program created by the Douglas County school district. (ourcoloradonews.com)

Alabama: This school board opposes a bill that would allow creation of charter schools. (waaytv.com) So does this one. (al.com) (more…)