The Louisiana Constitution says that the state’s Minimum Foundation Budget must be used solely for public schools.

Governor Bobby Jindal is diverting portions of that budget to pay for students to go to religious and other private schools.

The budget for public schools has seen no increase for four years.

Every student who gets a vouchers reduces the funding dedicated to public schools.

Is this a problem?

Is there an inconsistency?

What part of “public” does Governor Jindal not understand?

Dear Reader, are you tired of reading about Louisiana?

Please don’t be.

It is the future in many states.

De-funding of public education.

An explosion of vouchers and charters.

A welcome mat for entrepreneurs and online schools of dubious quality.

An official program to reduce the status and professionalism of teachers.

This reddest of red states is killing public education.