Education

Scotlandville Magnet student overcomes obstacles to be named Gates Millennium Scholar

By East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
Shaela Nelson of Scotlandville Magnet High School is one of only nine seniors in the state of Louisiana to be named a 2012 Gates Millennium Scholar – and she has overcome much to accomplish this honor.

One Community One School District to hold public meeting

By Media Relations
One Community One School District, a group of concerned parents and citizens from East Baton Rouge Parish, is holding a community information meeting on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Louisiana to receive over $10 million to turn around lowest-performing schools

By Media Relations
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that Louisiana will receive $10.1 million to turn around its persistently lowest-achieving schools through the Education Department's School Improvement Grants (SIG) program.
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High school has 25 valedictorians, all with perfect GPAs

By Gail Paschall-Brown
There won't be just one valedictorian at Ocala, Florida's Vanguard High School. This year, there could be 25. "I think it's fantastic for the school," said Principal Rick Lankford.

BRAC, LSU Alumni Association create partnership to promote local talent

By Media Relations
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) and the Louisiana State University (LSU) Alumni Association have agreed to facilitate the promotion of BRAC’s talent development program among LSU graduates.
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LSU Career Center to gain new home in Student Union

By Kris Cusanza
Students at LSU will soon get to enjoy a new easier to find Career Center on campus. LSU faculty and staff broke ground on the LSU Olinde Career Center in the Student Union today, Friday, May 10.

Continued concerns in Zachary over voucher program

By Andrew Capasso
The Louisiana Black Alliance for Educational Options is asking the school board in Zachary to rethink their decision on Jindal's voucher program.

Four new principals to lead Recovery School District achievement zone

By Recovery School District (RSD) Media Relations
Today, Recovery School District (RSD) Superintendent Patrick Dobard announced the selection of four new principals who will lead schools in the Baton Rouge Achievement Zone for the 2012-2013 school year, along with the appointments of two RSD-L
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LSU Chancellor Martin a finalist in CSU Chancellor job

By Andrew Capasso
A spokesperson for Colorado State confirms LSU Chancellor Mike Martin has been selected as a the only finalist for the open Chancellor position at Colorado State University.

Town hall meeting to be held today, main focus will be education

By Rhett Guillot
District 7 Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle and State Representative Ted James are holding a town hall meeting today, Thursday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m. 
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Break away school district moves forward

By Kelsey Scram
The battle to break away from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System continues. Parents were back at the capitol Wednesday to fight for their children.
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Break away school district moves forward

By Kelsey Scram
The battle to break away from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System continues. Parents were back at the capitol Wednesday to fight for their children.
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Break away school district moves forward

By Kelsey Scram
The battle to break away from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System continues. Parents were back at the capitol Wednesday to fight for their children.

Zachary School Board decides against participating education voucher program

By Andrew Capasso
In Zachary, the school board has reversed a decision on taking students as part of Governor Jindal's education reform plan.

Parents calling on legislature to move new school district bill forward

By Rhett Guillot
Parents hoping to break away from the East Baton Rouge Parish School District were back at the Capitol today. This time, they were calling on the House Education Committee to move their bill forward.