Education

Colored lenses help dyslexic students see the page in a whole new way

It almost seems like science fiction, glasses specially designed to enable dyslexic students to see words clearly on a page, for the first time in their lives.

Parents feel McKinley Middle offers superior education in safe environment

Ask any McKinley Middle School parent about their child's school and they're sure to rave to you.

LSU Board to re-address consolidation of President, Chancellor position in December

The LSU Board of Supervisors will re-address the issue of consolidating the positions of President of the LSU System and the Chancellor of LSU at its next meeting in December after a letter from the Attorney General’s office expressed con

BRCC to host International Education Festival

Baton Rouge Community College has an international flavor this week. The school is hosting is fifth annual International Education Festival.

EBR regional attendance zone plan inspires more questions than answers

Parents and teachers said Monday they needed more details before they could support the East Baton Rouge School District's proposal to create regional attendance zones.

LSU alumnus named finalist for prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

Recent LSU graduate Stewart Humble, a native of Egan, La., has been named a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.

Watson named superintendent for Livingston School System

The Livingston School System has a new superintendent. John Watson is an assistant superintendent in the district now. He was voted in an 8-0 vote to replace the outgoing man in charge, Bill Spear.

Dunham sees dramatic results from school-wide technology program

Most school leaders believe the future of education lies in the implementation of technology. For one Baton Rouge school, the future is here, and it is award-winning.

Zachary celebrates school success with large party

Zachary's Bronco Stadium was packed Thursday night, but not for a football game. The school district put on a party in honor of its eighth consecutive year as the top-performing district in the state.

Future of Lee High School will have to wait until next school board meeting

The decision on the future of Lee High School will have to wait for another two weeks.

LSU considering united leadership for all campus locations

Tomorrow could bring big changes to the future of the LSU system. The Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on restructuring the entire system.

Concerned parents prepare for fight to maintain size of EBRPSS

The parents who make up One Community, One School District are planning for a fight in the state legislature.

LSU art conservator brings new life to murals on Allen Hall

The LSU Colleges of Art & Design and Humanities & Social Sciences present “Drawing Aside the Veil of Time: Unveiling of the Lost Murals of Allen Hall” on Sunday, Oct. 28.

Parents, advocacy groups refuse to remain silent of voucher issue

Though the state's scholarship program has already been in place since the start of the school year, the debate continues to rage on.