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  • Group gives LA high marks for education changes

    January 7, 2013 9:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Sweeping changes to the education system in Louisiana received accolades from a group that tracks education policies. A report by StudentsFirst ranked Louisiana the best in the nation for "putting students first." "The state has adopted meaningful educator evaluations, and it requires districts to base all... more »
  • W. Feliciana expands one-to-one computer program

    November 26, 2012 10:21 AM

    ST. FRANCISVILLE - The West Feliciana Parish school system continues to expand a program that puts computers into students' hands for use in class or at home. The program started in 2007 from a state grant. Jerome Matherne, the district's technology supervisor, tells The Advocate the one-to-one computer initiative now... more »
  • Cuss Word Battle Brews

    February 15, 2012 7:34 PM

    Cussing by teachers in the classroom in Arizona may lead to a state law to forbid it. A state Senator introduced a bill that would punish public school teachers if they use words that violate the profanity standards set by the Federal Communications Commission. It was prompted by the senator... more »
  • Truancy efforts paying off in EBR schools

    March 24, 2011 10:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Figures from the East Baton Rouge Parish School District show about a 50% drop in truancy rates, per month, this school year. Teachers say it's because they can be more involved in the source of the students' absences and the authorities are being more tough on parents.... more »
  • Police: No charges filed in CA 2nd grade sex case

    February 18, 2011 1:19 PM

    OAKLAND, Calif. - Police in California say they are closing an investigation into accounts by students that two second-graders engaged in sexual conduct in a classroom. Investigators believe students were telling the truth, but they found no evidence that any adults orchestrated or participated in the acts. Oakland... more »
  • Teacher injured trying to break up fight

    November 10, 2010 9:56 AM

    GREENSBURG - Officials say a classroom altercation between two St. Helena Central Middle School students sent a teacher to a hospital. Angela Bridges tells The Advocate that she attempted to break up a fight between a boy and a girl Tuesday when an inadvertent punch hit her in the face,... more »
  • Middle school student teaches kids about marine life

    September 2, 2010 10:21 PM

    A classroom discussion inspired a middle school student in Baton Rouge. Now, he’s taking action. News 2’s Sylvia Weatherspoon found out the lesson Rory McCracken teaches kids about marine life to make a difference. more »
  • More federal money for La. schools

    May 11, 2010 1:32 AM

    Louisiana is getting nearly $200 million more from the federal government for schools and educational programs. The new allotment of $191,265,519 is in addition to $1.05 billion the state previously received. The money comes from the federal program known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was created... more »
  • 2 Your Health for Nov. 12

    November 12, 2009 5:41 PM

    A condition among chemotherapy patients known as "brain fog," the Neti Pot, the impact of background noise on kids with dyslexia, and medical marijuana are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »

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