President of the Louisiana Association of Educators Dr. Tia Mills says the recent resignation of the state’s education superintendent John White is a welcomed change. Mills says many educators were not thrilled with his administration.
“Many of the times, we were not pleased with many of the initiatives that he brought forth on behalf of our children and public educators across the state,” said Mills.
White clashed with teacher unions on several issues, including the expansion of the state’s voucher program and student-testing is now a major component of teacher evaluations.
Mills says the union is hoping that the new leader is someone who has worked directly in the classroom.
“Know what it means to work in the trenches, both in good and in bad schools, both high-rated schools and low-rated schools,” said Mills.
Mills says the union will be very vocal with the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Senate in the selection process of a successor.
“Someone who we can all rally around and support for the future of public education in our great state,” said Mills.
White has served in his role since 2012. The resignation is effective March 11.
