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• Louisiana schools to implement updated reading and writing standards in 2027

  April 13, 2026 10:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Students in Louisiana will soon benefit from new English language arts standards that place a stronger emphasis on reading and writing fundamentals, state education officials said Monday. The new standards, developed by Louisiana educators through a public review process led by the Louisiana Department of Education,... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish students participate in second annual Young Techie and Gifted Expo Play Video

  January 16, 2026 10:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Students across East Baton Rouge Parish gathered at the second annual Young Techie and Gifted Expo on Friday. The annual event, hosted by the Instructional Technology Department, showcased student-led projects from elementary, middle and high school students covering several categories, including technology and engineering, computer science,... more »

• Youth City Lab plans for spring opening, creating safe space for kids in Baton Rouge

  November 21, 2025 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge's first dedicated youth center, Youth City Lab, plans to open its doors in early spring for kids and teens around the Baton Rouge area. The Youth City Lab project began five years ago with the main goal of creating a space for kids outside... more »

• 2une In Previews: City of Baker's Free Career Expo Play Video

  June 4, 2024 8:37 AM

  BAKER - Summer is the perfect opportunity to find a beginner career for high school and college graduates, and the city of Baker is helping to make that happen. Darnell Waites, the Baker mayor, says the event will be hosted on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at... more »

• EBR looking to expand Virtual Academy next school year Play Video

  May 6, 2021 6:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is expanding its virtual learning academy to all grade levels. The expansion is intended to provide another learning option for parents to consider next school year. Superintendent Dr. Sito Narcisse says some students who are virtually learning now will... more »

• New summer camp aims to educate through sports Play Video

  May 3, 2021 8:48 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - A new summer camp is coming to schools in West Feliciana Parish to help motivate students to get back to learning after being cooped during the pandemic. "With the pandemic, our kids have been through so much," West Feliciana School Superintendent, Hollis Milton said. The... more »

• Capital area educators deem in-person learning safe and effective amid pandemic Play Video

  January 30, 2021 1:59 PM

  New CDC reports show that students returning to full in-person learning is safe if the right precautions are in place. "What we have found is that our campuses are not spreading the virus," says West Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent, Wes Watts. Watts says his district can have... more »

• LSU president says spring semester will be mix of virtual, in-person classes

  December 7, 2020 2:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Interim LSU President Tom Galligan said students can expect a mixture of virtual and in-person learning whenever the university begins its next semester in January. Along with online courses, the school also plans to keep requiring masks in classrooms where in-person learning is happening. Galligan said... more »

• Make-up snow days dip into Mardi Gras break in Pointe Coupee Parish

  January 26, 2018 8:02 PM

  NEW ROADS - We're barely a month in, but this winter is already a memorable one. Two snow storms and multiple road closures canceled school in several districts across the area. Now, schools are having to decide when they're going to make up those days. For some, the decision... more »