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Breakaway school district legislation breaks out of Senate, moves to House

By Alex Deiro
Legislation that could affect tens of thousands of East Baton Rouge families is one step closer to becoming reality. Two proposed amendments that would create the breakaway school district have been approved by senators.

Jindal on voucher ruling: ‘We will fund it through the budget’

By Samantha Morgan
Today the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that the funding for the state’s education voucher program is unconstitutional.

La. Supreme Court rules that funding for voucher program is unconstitutional

By Samantha Morgan
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled the way money is collected for Governor Jindal’s voucher program is unconstitutional.

Girls Rock Camp utilizes music to empower young women; registration open

By Samantha Morgan
A non-profit organization is offering a new summer camp designed specifically for young ladies in Baton Rouge.

BR public school ranks well in national magazine's 'Best High Schools' list

By EBR Parish Schools
Baton Rouge Magnet High School (BRMHS) was ranked 339th in the nation by Newsweek magazine and The Daily Beast in its annual America’s Best High Schools list this week.

Students weigh in on technology in the classroom

By Samantha Ptashkin - NBC
In Ms. Mustard's sophomore geometry class at Tucson, Arizona's San Miguel High School, students learned a lot of lessons this year and we're not just talking numbers.

BRCC’s Veterinary Technology Program receives accreditation

By LaTonya Scott - BRCC
The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) recently conferred accreditation on Baton Rouge Community College’s (BRCC) Veterinary Technology program. 

LSU Women's Center opens

By Danielle Grossman
It’s an exciting day for young women at LSU - the new Women’s Center is open and ready to lend a helping hand. The Women's Center at LSU held their ribbon cutting this afternoon to celebrate their opening.

6th grader from Covington selected as state winner in Doodle 4 Google art contest

By Samantha Morgan
A 6th grader from Abita Springs Middle was selected from more than 130,000 students as a winner in the Doodle 4 Google competition.

Parents excited to get scholarship letters for upcoming school year

By David Lippman
While the state supreme court waits to rule on the legality of school vouchers, thousands of Louisiana parents are happy to take advantage of them.

EBR breakaway school district clears senate finance committee

By Alex Deiro
The breakaway school district is one step closer to being created. Today a senate finance committee cleared the bill that allows for money to be given to the district if it's made.

LSU Registrar Robert Doolos honored by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
University Registrar Robert Doolos recently received two honors by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, or AACRAO, at its annual meeting held in San Francisco April 14-17.

LSU Biology class working to fight invasive species in Bluebonnet Swamp

By LSU Media Relations
For the past several years, LSU biology professor Barry Aronhime and the students in his Principles of Ecology Laboratory class have been working hands-on at the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, or BSNC, to study an aggressive invasive species o

LSU names Tiger Twelve Class of 2013, reception to be held April 27

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
The LSU Office of the Dean of Students is proud to present the Tiger Twelve Class of 2013 at a ceremony to be held Saturday, April 27, at 3 p.m. in the Holliday Forum of the LSU Journalism Building.

Jindal voices support for delaying teacher evaluations

By Alex Deiro
Governor Bobby Jindal is voicing his support for a bill that would delay starting the teacher evaluation system known as COMPASS. It passed through the House Education Committee with no problem.