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Community excited for next step in splitting from Public School System

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By Danielle Grossman
The East Baton Rouge School System breakaway is picking up where they left off last year. Local Schools for Local Children updated the community on where they are in the process of breaking away from the public schools.
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Guns no immediate factor in WBR school board security plans

By David Lippman
The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board began the process of creating a shooting response plan with little mention of putting guns on campus.
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Students at East St. John High school move one step closer to normal after Hurricane Isaac

By Alex Deiro
For most students Monday was just another school day. For the kids at East St. John High, it was the day they had been looking forward to for months.
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Should teachers be armed?

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By Brix Fowler
Would you feel safe if the person who taught your kids had a gun in the classroom? It’s an issue the West Baton Rouge school board has decided to tackle in the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook elementary school.

LSU faculty senate president to discuss education

By Brix Fowler
Education will be the focus of the Baton Rouge Press Club’s weekly meeting on Monday.

Starting salaries rise for new grads

By Chris Isidore
Recent college grads finally have a reason to be optimistic. While they still face a tough job market, those lucky few that find jobs in their field can expect to earn a higher starting salary than their predecessors did.

School closures due to weather for Friday, Jan. 11

By Samantha Morgan
The following schools have announced closures for Friday, Jan. 11. We will continue to update this list if more announcements are made. ACADIA PARISH:

School closures due to weather for Thursday, Jan. 10

By Samantha Morgan
The following schools have announced closures for Thursday, Jan. 10. LAFAYETTE PARISH: All Public Schools POINTE COUPEE PARISH:

Heavy rain, potential flooding threatens south Louisiana, prompts school closures

By Samantha Morgan
A slow moving storm system passing through south Louisiana has created the potential for flash flooding. The threat has even prompted the closure of some area schools.

LSU forms Transistion Advisory Team to reorganize the LSU system

By Brix Fowler
LSU is looking to remain competitive in the ever-changing higher education landscape. The institution has decided to form the Transition Advisory Team.

New report ranks Louisiana top in the nation for education reform

By David Lippman
A new report says Louisiana is doing the best job in the country of reforming its education system.

NCAA looks at new plan to pay stipends for its athletes

By Danielle Grossman
The NCAA says playing college sports is a full time job and is proposing a stipend that would allow colleges to pay more for those who participate.

Runnels students play in the snow

By Andrew Capasso
Dozens of kids at Runnels School in Baton Rouge got the chance to play in the snow today thanks to a snow machine on campus. The youngsters were ready with mittens, winter coats, and hats.

New appointments made to University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors

By Governor's Office
Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors.

Pistol packing preacher offers free concealed handgun classes to teachers

By Agustin Garfias
The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary has one pastor reaching out to teachers in Southeast Texas.