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East Baton Rouge Parish Community Coalition Launches Recall Effort Against School Board Members
In response to the board’s failure to make a decision, a coalition of teachers and parents has launched a recall effort targeting several...
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New Louisiana Law to Restrict Cell Phone Use in Classrooms
BATON ROUGE, La. — Starting this August, a new state law will require Louisiana students to keep their cell phones turned off and out of...
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Proposed Louisiana Bill for TOPS Recipients' Post-Graduation Residency Withdrawn from Senate
BATON ROUGE - A proposed bill in the Louisiana Senate aimed at mandating post-graduation residency for recipients of the state's Tuition...
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Louisiana Rescinds Mandatory FAFSA Completion for High School Graduation
Louisiana has made history by becoming the first state to eliminate the requirement for public high school students to complete the Free...
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BREC’s Highland Road Park Observatory Prepares for Increase in Solar Activity
Baton Rouge, La. - The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) Highland Road Park Observatory personnel...
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Southern University Marks Founders’ Month with Diverse Lineup of Events
Baton Rouge, La. — Southern University, a historic institution in Louisiana, is set to commemorate its 144th anniversary throughout the...
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College Admission and Financial Aid Decisions Delayed Amidst Rollout Issues
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Delays in financial aid decisions have tempered the excitement of many...
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LSU Libraries Pay Homage to Four Black Trailblazers in New Exhibition
Kylah Babin I @kylahbabin LSU Tiger TV LSU Libraries has a new exhibition on display for a limited about of time. Watch to learn more...
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Baton Rouge School Bus Crisis Raises Budget Concerns; External Audit Proposed
School authorities have identified over $17.4 million in recent spending, a figure that excludes certain known expenditures The ongoing...
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Travelers of Christ Evangelistic Academy Graduates it's First High School Student
Baton Rouge, La. — On May 10, 2023, the Travelers of Christ Evangelistic Academy celebrated a significant milestone as they graduated...
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Louisiana Higher Education Leader Defends DEI Measures, Urges Equitable Access to Higher Education
Collis Temple III, Chair of the Louisiana Board of Regents, has defended diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures on college...
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National Urban League President Marc Morial to address spring graduates
National Urban League President Marc H. Morial will address spring graduates of Southern University and A&M College on Friday, May 12, in...
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LED Assistant Secretary Brenda Guess honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Council of Development Finance Agencies announces accolade at national summit DENVER, Colo. – The Council of Development Finance Agencies...
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Southern University Law Center hosts an heirship event on November 5
The Southern University Law Center (Law Center), in partnership with Louisiana Appleseed and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS),...
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Frances Alexander, Former Principal of Cohn Elementary School, Earns Doctorate
Graduation is set for December 8 WOODVILLE, Miss. – Frances Alexander, former principal of Cohn Elementary School in West Baton Rouge...
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LC to recognize Dean’s List, Honors students April 15
Louisiana College will recognize academically outstanding students in three separate in-person ceremonies on April 15. Honors Convocation...
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Louisiana’s Experimental Research Design and Build
Hello, my name is Jacalyn Dixon (civil, structural, architectural designer, and now teacher); my vison is to design and build an...
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EBR Parish School System Getting Parents, Students ‘Tech Ready’ for Upcoming School Year
BATON ROUGE, La. - Many students in East Baton Rouge Parish are just days away from virtual learning. During the first week of August,...
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Dr. Tia Mills Is New President of Louisiana Association of Educators
Baton Rouge, La — Baton Rouge teacher Dr. Tia Mills takes over as head of the Louisiana Association of Educators, after the retirement of...
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