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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).

Students are worried but hopeful about this year's iLEAP

By Alex Deiro
It's what students have been preparing for all year, the iLEAP test, and kids across the state will be sitting down to the test this morning. But many have said they already are starting to feel the pressure.

LSU Junior Jonathan Lambert named an Udall Scholar, Junior Erin Percevault named honorable mention

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
 LSU junior Jonathan Lambert of Madisonville has been named an Udall Scholar by the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation.

Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson, LSU Law Class of 1969, to serve as LSU Law Commencement Speaker

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson, LSU Law ’69, will return to her alma mater to deliver the Commencement address at the LSU Law Center’s 2013 commencement ceremonies, Chancellor Jack M.

St. Jude Children's Hospital receives $31,000 donation from Wendy's

By Alex Deiro
For the past year, Wendy's customers have been contributing to St. Jude's Hospital with every frosty they buy. Today, restaurant owners gave St. Jude's a check for over $31,000.