Education

LSU College of Engineering to launch 'Breaking New Ground' campaign on April 20

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
LSU’s College of Engineering will hold an open house on Saturday, April 20, at 11:00 a.m. to announce the launch of its “Breaking New Ground” campaign, with a major gift announcement in support of the renovation to Patrick F.

Community leaders ask educators to partner on improvement in north Baton Rouge schools

By David Lippman
Better Baton Rouge wants to take back education in north Baton Rouge by making the people in charge of local schools more accountable.

Veterinary oncologist to speak at LSU Veterinary School as part of integrative medicine speaker series

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s Integrative Medicine Committee welcomes veterinarian, Dr. Susan Ettinger to the Integrative Medicine Program Speaker Series on Friday, April 19, 2013, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the LSU SVM Auditorium.
Watch Video

LSU now officially Sport Event Security Aware

By Danielle Grossman
LSU has been recognized for its efforts to keep you safe. The school is now officially Sport Event Security Aware.
Watch Video

Breakaway school district one step closer to creation

By Alex Deiro
It’s a new session, but an old familiar subject; the bill to create the Breakaway School district passed through the Senate Education Committee Thursday without opposition from committee members.

Southern University at New Orleans announces 2013 commencement speaker

By Southern University Media Relations
Dr. Wayne J.
Watch Video

RSD, parents ask more of each other

By David Lippman
The head of the Recovery School District told parents he wants greater involvement from them next year.
Watch Video

New school geared toward helping kids with learning disabilities set to open in fall

By Danielle Grossman
Denis LaTulippe's son, Mark, has Kleinfelter Syndrome, and it comes with learning and behavioral disabilities.

Three students shot at Grambling after altercation

By Rhett Guillot
A shooting at Grambling State University has sent three of its students to an area hospital. At around 7:15 p.m. on April 15, a fight broke out near one of the campus dorms. The scuffle quickly escalated into gunfire.

EBR schools holds application period for new Lee High Magnet school seats in 2013-2014

By East Baton Rouge Parish School System
April 15 through May 24, the Office of Innovation and Specialized Programs of East Baton Rouge Schools will be accepting online student applications to attend the Lee High Magnet School in 2013-2014.

Survey: Residents support increase of academic requirement for TOPS

By LSU Media Relations
According to the latest results from the 2013 Louisiana Survey, 57 percent of residents support increasing academic requirements for the TOPS program, while 38 percent were opposed.  

Huge increase in high school grads throughout the state

By Danielle Grossman
There is a big increase in the number of kids graduating high school in Louisiana. Governor Jindal said just over half of the districts in the state have more kids getting their cap and gown.
Watch Video

Parents upset about plan to move children from Delmont Elementary

By David Lippman
Parents at Delmont Elementary are mad at the East Baton Rouge School District for taking their children out of a school they like.
Watch Video

Iberville Parish schools to add another school resource officer for security

By Danielle Grossman
Iberville Parish schools are upping security measures on campus and will now have more officers to help keep the kids safe. There are currently four school resource officers and they will be adding a fifth come next year.

BRAC supports merger of BRCC and CATC

By Baton Rouge Area Chamber
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) announced today that the organization will support the merger of the Baton Rouge, Folkes, Jumonville, and Westside campuses of Capital Area Technical College (CATC) with Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC).