Jindal endorsement for Louisiana schools chief
by Andrew Vanacore - Times-Picayune (excerpt)

Just three days into his new job as head of the Recovery School District, the state entity that oversees most New Orleans public schools, John White might be getting a promotion. Gov. Bobby Jindal has thrown his support behind White to fill state Superintendant Paul Pastorek's post on an interim basis. Pastorek announced Tuesday that he will step aside to take a job in the private sector. While his appointment still faces political hurdles, the governor is expected to have considerable sway over the state board of education vote White will need to assume the top education job in Louisiana. Jindal's backing could also move White, 35, closer to taking over the job permanently. Penny Dastugue, president of the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, said the interim chief is likely to be considered for a full term.