BESE District 1 candidates confront GATOR, LEAP testing, literacy

By: Marta Jewson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 1,588

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Three Republicans will square off next month in the primary race for the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s District 1 seat, which represents St. Tammany Parish and portions of Tangipahoa, Orleans and Jefferson parishes.

The field for the May 16 election includes ex-Congressman Joseph Cao of Harvey, longtime educator Ellie Schroder of Abita Springs and businessman Mike Hollis of New Orleans. The winner advances to the Nov. 3 general election against Democrat Angela Hershey, …

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