State achieves top reading gains while spending far less per student

By: NOLAN MCKENDRY The Center Square (The Center Square) − Louisiana spends less per student than most of the country, yet its fourth graders are outperforming peers in nearly every other state. Data released Jan. 29 from the Urban Institute ranks Louisiana second in the nation for reading when adjusted for race and income, despite per-pupil spending of just $13,800 – thousands of dollar...