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BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) hosted a special evening reception at its Mid City campus to celebrate the flourishing partnership with East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, a collaboration that is helping shape brighter futures for local students. Chancellor Dr. Willie E. Smith welcomed East Baton Rouge Parish School
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Tony Clayton, District Attorney for Louisiana’s 18th Judicial District, as the next Chair of the Southern University System Board of Supervisors. Clayton’s term will begin on January 1, 2025. The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 27. Governor Landry emphasized
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Dr. Chrite’s strategic reforms at the historically Black university included streamlining academic departments, enhancing faculty governance, eliminating significant budget deficits, and ensuring long-term institutional health.
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BATON ROUGE – Southern University’s College of Science and Engineering has received a significant financial boost with a $10,000 donation to advance its innovative mentorship program for engineering students. The Southern Engineering Alumni Scholars (SEAS) initiative, now in its second year, is focused on developing the next generation of
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BATON ROUGE — Louisiana students in grades 3 through 8 will face shorter LEAP exams starting in 2025, following new measures aimed at reducing testing time by 20%, the Louisiana Department of Education announced Wednesday. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley outlined the changes, highlighting efforts to streamline the English
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Baton Rouge, LA — The Southern University School of Nursing is making history with the enrollment of male students in its nursing program, marking a significant milestone for the institution. Under the leadership of Dean Sandra Brown, the program is not only expanding gender diversity but also transforming the lives of
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The district is currently short 140 teachers, with critical needs in special education, math, and science. Additionally, positions for paraprofessionals and bus operators remain open. Dr. Nichola Hall, EBR’s Chief Human Resources Officer, emphasized that recruitment is an ongoing process.
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With approximately 30,000 children under the age of five in the parish, only about 30% currently enter kindergarten ready to learn. Dr. Lee Griffin, executive director of LaForce, a non-profit leading the initiative, believes the solution lies in greater access to early childhood education.
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The district assured parents it takes all necessary precautions and is committed to maintaining a secure educational environment. Measures include increased security patrols, enhanced campus surveillance, and other adjustments as recommended by law enforcement.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — State leaders are closely examining local schools for possible non-compliance with ACT 311, a pivotal new law that took effect in August 2024. This legislation requires educational institutions to provide a detailed breakdown of job duties and associated pay for teachers, including additional responsibilities such as aftercare,
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Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA), a prominent Catholic historically Black college and university (HBCU), is set to launch a new medical school in collaboration with Ochsner Health. The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) aims to address health disparities and increase the number of Black physicians in the United States.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana educators will soon experience changes in how they are evaluated, as the state rolls out a new system designed to reduce the burden on high-performing teachers while providing extra support to those who need it. However, some teacher unions are raising concerns about the fairness and
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WEST BATON ROUGE, LA — The West Baton Rouge School System is set to boost salaries for its employees by 4% at the start of the new school year. This adjustment translates into an annual raise of $2,000 to $2,500 for teachers and $1,000 to $1,500 for
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BATON ROUGE, La. — As LaMont Cole prepares for his first day as superintendent of East Baton Rouge Schools, he sets a new standard for professionalism within the district. On August 6, Cole issued a memo titled "Dress Code Expectations" to all Central Office and administrative staff, outlining specific
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BATON ROUGE, La. – As the new school year approaches in East Baton Rouge Parish, parents are eager to know the status of student transportation. Officials are optimistic about the improvements made following last year's severe bus driver shortage. Superintendent LaMont Cole announced that 91% of the parish'
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A key element of Cole's strategy is to shift the focus from traditional metrics like standardized test scores to building student confidence and engagement. He plans to spend time in various roles within the district, including as a bus driver.