It looks like Governor Jeff Landry is taking issue with what he sees as political indoctrination in Louisiana’s schools.
The controversy stems from students at West Side Montessori School in Hammond allegedly being required to submit messages to his office about various social and environmental issues.
Landry’s response, shared on social media, criticizes the education system for what he calls an emphasis on “indoctrination instead of education.
This raises a broader debate about the role of educators in discussing political and social issues in the classroom.
Should teachers encourage students to engage with real-world issues like climate change and environmental policy, or does it cross a line if they require students to submit concerns to political figures.