Speaking of New Orleans, here's a great WSJ editorial about what LA Gov. Bobby Jindal is on the verge of accomplishing:

Newt Gingrich wants the U.S. to return to the moon, but as challenges go he has nothing on Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's school reform plans.

Mr. Jindal wants to create America's largest school voucher program, broadest parental choice system, and toughest teacher accountability regime—all in one legislative session. Any one of those would be a big win, but all three could make the state the first to effectively dismantle a public education monopoly.

Here's what the LA union head had to say, and Jindal's response (hit tip to Mike Antonucci):

Quote of the Week #1. "If I'm a parent in poverty I have no clue because I'm trying to struggle and live day to day. The idea of parents making decisions simply based on choice is the abandonment of public schools." - Michael Walker Jones, executive director of the Louisiana Association of Educators, commenting on Gov. Bobby Jindal's plan to expand school vouchers in the state. (January 23 New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Quote of the Week #2. "To me that is incredibly offensive and exactly what is wrong with the top-down approach." - Gov. Jindal, responding to Jones' comments. (January 24 New Orleans Times-Picayune)

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