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Hundreds demand legislature finds funding for scholarship program

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By David Lippman
Governor Bobby Jindal joined hundreds of parents and students at the Louisiana State Capitol to show support for the school voucher program.

LSU to hold graduation ceremonies on May 16,17

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
Approximately 3,772 students are expected to graduate during LSU’s 280th commencement exercises on Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17.

First grads of local program receive GEDs

By Andrew Capasso
The first graduates of a new GED program in the city are getting a second chance. The Family and Youth Service Center had their first graduation ceremony this morning.

Local educational organization wants voucher program, will hold rally at Capitol on Wednesday

By Kris Cusanza
The fight to find another way to pay for Louisiana's school voucher program begins tomorrow at the Capitol.

Parents continue to fight for and against breakaway school district

By Alex Deiro
The proposed constitutional amendment that creates a new Southeast School District in Baton Rouge passed through the House Education committee in a ten to six vote. It's something parents on both sides have very strong feelings about.

New LSU Board of Supervisors student member elected

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
LSU junior John Woodard has been elected the new student member of the LSU Board of Supervisors.

Parents concerned about future of Belfair Elementary School

By Danielle Grossman
Parents and with their school board members spoke out Monday night about their concerns for the future of Belfair Elementary School.

NPR’s Cokie Roberts to speak at LSU's May commencement

By Rhett Guillot
Cokie Roberts, a senior news analyst for National Public Radio, will deliver the keynote address at LSU’s spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 16, at 2:00 p.m.

Ascension Parish sheriff awards scholarship to college-bound teens

By Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Jeff Wiley announced that five high school seniors in Ascension Parish have been named recipients of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2012-2013 school year.

Want to create a mobile app? LSU has a camp for that

By Samantha Morgan
Have you ever had a great idea for a mobile app, but have no idea how to go about building one? LSU has a camp for that.

Riveroaks Elementary closed due to loss of power from severe weather

By Andrew Capasso
A spokesperson for the EBR School System said Riveroaks Elementary has no power because of this mornings severe weather. At 10:30 a.m., kids will be spending the rest of the day at Broadmoor Elementary.

Baton Rouge Magnet Science Bowl team comes in at seventh nationally

By East Baton Rouge Parish School System
After being undefeated in March at the U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored state Science Bowl, the Baton Rouge Magnet High School (BRMHS) recently finished seventh overall in the national contest.
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Scholarship schools hopeful lawmakers will find missing funds for voucher program

By Alex Deiro
"When I heard it my heart dropped," shared Shari Burks, who has seven grandkids at Hosana Christian Academy.

EBR Parish schools to hold health insurance information sessions for retired employees

By East Baton Rouge Parish School System
 In a step toward finalizing recommendations for the School Board’s consideration of health insurance options for Medicare-eligible retired employees, the district announces two informational sessions for employees scheduled for Thur

Christian Life Academy appoints Stephen Dale as head boys basketball coach

By Christian Life Academy
Christian Life Academy has announced the hiring of Stephen Dale as its new head varsity basketball coach. Dale comes to Christian Life Academy from University High School where he has served as associate head coach.