Schools

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (470+ words) (The Center Square) – Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming says reducing unnecessary school spending could help fund permanent teacher raises or maintain annual stipends, following reviews of school financial records. In a statement Tuesday, Fleming called for reevaluating the state’s Minimum Foundation…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (58+ words) The proliferation of devices and AI tools in Louisiana schools since the pandemic has given students access to educational programs, but some parents and teachers worry about dependency and a lack of evidence behind them. IE 11 Not Supported Preparing K-12 and…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (365+ words) A search committee has been formed to hire Louisiana Tech University's next president, while Gov. Jeff Landry is also expected to have a say in the school's next leader. Tech President Jim Henderson announced Sept. 25 that he will retire at…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1487+ words) Read Our 2025 Impact Report Inisha London had her son during her senior year at Walter L. Cohen High School in 1995. She loved school so much that, even when she was in her final weeks of pregnancy, she kept going to classes…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (201+ words) BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's Advanced Placement test scores have grown at more than twice the national rate, new data from the College Board shows. Louisiana now ranks first among states in AP growth since 2019. The percentage of Louisiana AP Exams earning…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (348+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Changing careers can be exciting, but it can also be intimidating. For people wondering whether it is time to take a new direction, Dennis R. Hebert Jr. said the answer often starts with understanding your purpose....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (176+ words) Louisiana Tech University enrolled 11,898 students in the fall quarter. Within that total are 2,432 first-time freshmen, the largest domestic class and most academically prepared class in Tech’s history. The number of freshmen with a 30 or higher ACT score is up 22 percent....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (133+ words) SHREVEPORT/MONROE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Elementary students in Shreveport and Monroe will receive new coats from Louisiana Blue for the upcoming fall and winter months. Bossier High School earns Purple Star School distinction Volunteers with Blue Cross and Blue Shield…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (96+ words) Experience our top-ranked programs, vibrant community, and unique culture. You belong here! Embrace who you are and become who you were meant to be. Pursue your dreams as a Ragin’ Cajun. Big opportunities and unique experiences await you. Creating and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1014+ words) Before they served communities across Louisiana through Acadian Companies, they served their country. They joined the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and National Guard. Some now work on ambulances and aircraft, while others serve in security, technology, fleet maintenance,…...