Education

Education report card shows upward movement for EBR Schools

By Baton Rouge Area Chamber
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) today released an education report card which analyzes K-12 performance in the Capital Region during the 2011-2012 school year.

EBR School Board elects new president

By East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
David Tatman (District 1) was elected president of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board at the last Board meeting. Tatman replaces outgoing president Barbara Freiberg (District 7) who stepped down after two years of service.
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Superintendent: Central schools safe, but can be safer

By David Lippman
Central school superintendent Mike Faulk laid out his vision for improving school safety at Monday night's board meeting.
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Central schools looking to improve security

By Alex Deiro
Central Community schools Superintendent Michael Faulk is taking a closer look at security in all five of the school corporation’s buildings, and he said he’s already found lapses in safety.

Private, public schools to be separated in football postseason

By Matt Boudreaux
Today the Louisiana High School Athletic Association voted to change the way the football playoff format is structured.
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Changes both drastic and subtle in EBRPSS regional attendance zone plan

By David Lippman
The East Baton Rouge Parish Public School System's plan for four regional attendance zones could have a large impact on local public education.

Pre-K application process starts next week in EBR Parish

By David Lippman
Parents can apply to put their children public Pre-K programs in East Baton Rouge Parish starting next week, but there are changes to process this year.

Attorney General launches Ultimate Consumer Challenge for Louisiana Youth

By Attorney General's Office
Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is pleased to launch an exciting new year for Louisiana’s high school students with the 19th Annual LifeSmarts Ultimate Consumer Challenge.

EBR Superintendent emphasizes making school enjoyable to improve student performance

By Brix Fowler
East Baton Rouge Superintendent Bernard Taylor was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club today.
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Visually impaired students set to show off wrestling,cheering skills

By Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired
The Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) is hosting an athletic conference of the South Central Association of Schools for the Blind (SCASB) on January 24-26, 2013.

EBR school district to hold attendance zone follow-up

By David Lippman
The East Baton Rouge Public School System will hold a series of public forums to discuss the input it received on the subject of regional attendance zones.

Supriya Jindal supplies 'white board' technology to area schools

By Danielle Grossman
The First Lady of Louisiana made a special visit to Iberville Elementary this morning and brought along a very special gift. Five Iberville Elementary classrooms will be equipped with new interactive whiteboards.

Jindal announces appointments to the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

By Office of the Governor
Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), including Stephen Waguespack, of Baton Rouge and Dr. Judith Miranti, of New Orleans.
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Preschool Palooza takes over Cortana Mall

By Kris Cusanza
Dozens of parents packed Cortana Mall for their chance to pickup an East Baton Rouge Parish School System Pre-K application.

EBR School District looking to expand safety laws for schools

By Danielle Grossman
School officials from across the state came together yesterday to discuss the future of safety in Louisiana schools, and here at home, the concern is just as great.