Dive Summary:

• Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's education reform law, which significant altered teacher tenure, evaluations, pay for performance and school board control over local schools, has been ruled unconstitutional by Judge Michael Caldwell of the 19th Judicial District Court of Baton Rouge.
• Caldwell previously ruled that only one of the law's four sections, which amended the local superintendent's role in school board decisions, was unconstitutional; however, upon further review, Caldwell ruled against all four section because they did have only one "aim or purpose of enactment," something required by the state constitution. 
• As the Louisiana Federation of Teachers voiced support for the ruling, Jindal and State Superintendent of Education John White were displeased with the outcome; however, both sides of the fence realize this is not the end of the case as an appeal to the state's Supreme Court is all but certain.

From the article:

"... White confirmed that, saying the latest setback to Jindal's reform effort simply clears the path for the act to head to the state Supreme Court. 'We will appeal to the Supreme Court immediately,' he said in an emailed statement.

Monaghan urged teachers to remain engaged until the entirety of last year's education overhaul heads to the state's highest court. He also urged lawmakers to take up the issue during the legislative session that begins April 8. ..."