Louisiana's Education System Braces for Devastating Blow as Senate Abandons Planned Raises. In a shocking move, the Louisiana Senate has announced plans to cancel all teacher raises, just days after a highly anticipated pay amendment failed to pass. The decision comes as a major blow to the state's educators, who were already facing significant pay disparities compared to their national counterparts. With the cancellation of these planned raises, thousands of teachers and educators will be left wondering what the future holds for their careers in the Pelican State.


After teacher pay amendment fails, Louisiana Senate to axe other planned raises too  NOLA.com