Coming Friday, May 25, 2012!
A look at what's coming Friday, May 25, 2012.

Converting Low-Performing Schools to Charter Schools
Charter schools continue to grow nationwide as part of the public education landscape. This week, we travel to Nashville where they are trying an innovative idea, gradually converting low performing schools to charter schools with the help of its first charter management organization.
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Legislative Wrap-Up Week 10
As lawmakers grapple with the budget and changes to the state pension system, we’ll have a weekly review of highlights from the state capitol.

State Retirement Changes Update
The debate on the state pension and retirement system continued at the capitol this week. Senate Committee on Retirement chairman Elbert Guillory of Opelousas is in the studio with an update.

A Louisiana Bicentennial Minute—Architecture
The year long celebration of Louisiana’s bicentennial continues. LPB is part of that celebration by airing a number of Bicentennial Minutes hosted by actress Faith Ford. This week we look at the unique architecture that has shaped both north and south Louisiana.