Court rules against Jindhal

8/19/14

Louisiana Superintendent John White tonight hailed a judge’s ruling that Gov. Bobby Jindal can’t unilaterally withdraw the state from the Common Core.
The ruling “enables our state to set its aspirations high and to compete with states across the country,” White said. “Our students are just as smart and capable as any in America. We've been working for four years to teach them to the highest standards anywhere. Today's ruling continues that progress.”
White said he just sent a letter to Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols, a close ally of Jindal, letting her know that the transition to the Common Core will continue as planned and asking for the administration’s “cooperation in that process.”

That cooperation is unlikely to be forthcoming, as Jindal’s chief of staff has decried the ruling and vowed an immediate appeal.