Education

LSU art conservator brings new life to murals on Allen Hall

By LSU Media Relations
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.
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Parents, advocacy groups refuse to remain silent of voucher issue

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

Southern University dropping two educational programs

By Brix Fowler
Tough news for Southern University. Budget cuts are forcing the school to slash two programs: the master's program in mass communications and the doctor of philosophy program in physical education are being removed.

Baton Rouge High shows off new facilities to potential freshman

By Alex Deiro
The future class of Baton Rouge High got a sneak peek in to the latest offerings of the school.

Southern University holds teacher job fair

By Brix Fowler
Future teachers had a chance to apply for their next big opportunity at Southern University today. It was part of a Teacher Job Fair held at the university.

LSU graduation rates at an all-time high

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
LSU's six-year graduation rate has increased to an all-time high of 66.7 percent, according to the LSU Office of Budget and Planning.

Tuition at public colleges rises 4.8 percent

By Kim Clark
Tuition hikes, stagnant growth in federal aid and increases in other expenses have pushed public college costs to new heights yet again this year, according to a College Board report out Wednesday.

Dollar General provides literacy grant for Southeast Middle School teachers

By Dollar General
Thanks to a Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant entitled Tackling the Common Core Through Literacy, Southeast Middle School Science and Social Studies teachers will each receive a class set of high-interest, non-fiction and leveled books.<
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Crestworth students excited to move back into own school

By David Lippman
After spending the first part of the school year on another campus, students from Crestworth Learning Academy felt relief and excitement about moving back into their renovated building.

Red Ribbon week teaches local kids to say no to drugs, alcohol

By Brix Fowler
Students at Park Elementary are learning to say no to drugs and alcohol. It's all part of Red Ribbon week at the school.
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80 percent of Louisiana schools see positive growth over past year

By Kris Cusanza
Report cards are in for Louisiana school districts and most got a good grade. The Louisiana Department of Education issued grades for schools and districts based off of test scores attendance and in high school graduation rates.
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Parents in EBR aren't satisfied with settling for 'C' grade system wide

By Alex Deiro
The East Baton Rouge Parish school system welcomed a parish-wide rise in the school system's score Monday, as overall the school system’s grade moved from a 'D' to a 'C'.

Report cards released: Record number of Louisiana Schools earn an 'A'

By Louisiana Department of Education
A record number of schools in Louisiana earned an A this year, according to school report cards released today by the Louisiana Department of Education. The number of schools earning an A rose from 98 last year to 163 this year.
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University of Phoenix campuses across country to be closed

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By Mike Luery
The University of Phoenix has confirmed it is closing dozens of campuses as part of a "phasing out" of physical facilities.
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Hospital helps kids learn to read with free book program

By Andrew Tanielian
Regular wellness checkups aren't just helping some Texas kids stay healthy they are also helping them excel at reading.