Geo Academy’s Proposed Expansion Sparks Intense Debate at State Education Meeting

Overview: A meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Education’s School Innovation and Turnaround Committee was dominated by discussions surrounding the future of charter schools in the state, particularly the expansion and management changes involving Geo Academy. The committee considered several charter amendments and applications, each sparking varying degrees of support and opposition from board members and the public. Concerns about the financial and educational impacts on local school districts, especially in Baker, were at the forefront of the discussions.