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• After reports of gunfire, LSU says campus-wide alert was a false alarm

  September 25, 2023 3:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A campus-wide security alert that warned students and faculty to avoid an LSU apartment complex turned out to be a false alarm, the school said Monday afternoon. The school initially reported around 2 p.m. that city and campus police were investigating reports of gunfire at West... more »

• Bus driver sickout delays classes in EBR, prompts early dismissal for many schools Play Video

  August 18, 2023 7:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Schools in East Baton Rouge were delayed for hours Friday after more than half of the district's bus drivers didn't show up for work. Tiara Battieste is a parent of an EBR student who says on Friday she was blindsided when her child's bus never showed... more »

• Teacher 'sick out' forces St. Helena schools to close Monday, just days after tax proposal failed Play Video

  May 7, 2023 11:32 PM

  GREENSBURG - Students are being instructed to stay home in St. Helena Parish on Monday after the public school system canceled classes due to a teacher "sick out" triggered by a pair of failed tax proposals that would have provided more funding for schools. Instead of going to class... more »

• EBR School Board approves one-time stipend; amount varies by position Play Video

  February 17, 2022 11:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge School Board Thursday approved a one-time stipend for more employees than was originally proposed, settling on $1,200 for certificated staff and $600 for all other district employees. The compromise came two weeks after a school board committee did not make a recommendation... more »

• Concerns about finances, fairness dominate debate over EBR teacher stipend Play Video

  February 3, 2022 11:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - While a final decision will be made later this month, members of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System's Committee of the Whole were not able to agree Thursday on a recommendation for the proposed $2,000 stipend for classroom teachers and librarians. Superintendent Sito Narcisse proposed... more »

• Photos: SUV smashes into building at Slidell-area high school

  January 10, 2022 12:27 PM

  SLIDELL - A vehicle crashed through the wall of a school building in St. Tammany Parish early Monday morning. St. Tammany fire officials reported the incident shortly before 7:45 a.m. at Pope John Paul High School, saying it happened just before students arrived for class. Photos showed the SUV... more »

• As students return, EBR schools to focus on masking, testing amid Omicron wave Play Video

  January 3, 2022 11:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As COVID-19 infections continue to multiply across the state, largely due to the Omicron variant, the East Baton Rouge Public School System is leaning on mitigation measures installed during previous waves. Students return to classrooms Tuesday, where masks will remain mandatory. Last week , school leaders... more »

• Central welcomes students back to school Play Video

  August 12, 2021 5:17 AM

  CENTRAL - Teachers and school officials in Central are preparing to welcome nearly 5,000 students to the first day of the 2021-2022 school year Thursday and Friday. Campuses have been cleaned, teachers and staff are masked, and classrooms are ready to accommodate students for the upcoming semester. As... more »

• California will require teachers to be vaccinated or submit to regular testing

  August 11, 2021 11:46 AM

  SACRAMENTO, California - Teachers in California will soon be required to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to regular testing, according to CNN . Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to officially make this announcement Wednesday, according to the news outlet. Newsom's new mandate will make California the... more »

• Back-to-school week continues with first day of class for Ascension Parish students Play Video

  August 9, 2021 5:23 AM

  The week of August 9 marks an exciting time for K-12 students across south Louisiana as they take on the first day of a new school year. On Tuesday, educators in Ascension Parish began welcoming students back to class after summer vacation. Monday concluded with a successful first... more »

• EBR's 'Back to School Bash' to offer students health screenings, COVID vaccinations Play Video

  August 3, 2021 6:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) education officials are aiming to prepare local K-12 students for the 2021-2022 school year with an informative meet-and-greet event called 'Back to School Bash 2021.' The Saturday, August 7 presentation will be held at the Raising Cane's River Center and feature... more »

• EBR teachers hesitant to attend in-person training; some calling it a 'superspreader event'

  August 2, 2021 9:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some teachers were at odds this week with group meetings for educators ahead of the new school year in East Baton Rouge, though the district said it took strict health measures into account when booking in-person training. "[EBR Parish School System]takes the health and safety of... more »

• Most local school systems still weighing mask requirements; here's what they're saying Play Video

  July 22, 2021 2:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - School districts in the capital area are still deciding what classes will look like when students return this fall as coronavirus cases are again spiking across the state. Here's what local school districts said about potential mask requirements as of July 30. Ascension Parish: No... more »

• LSU Board wants state to make COVID vaccine mandatory for college students

  June 18, 2021 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The LSU Board of Supervisors wants the Louisiana Department of Health to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for Louisiana college students. This comes after faculty and student government groups urged the university to require the vaccine. Hundreds of LSU employees voted for a resolution last month asking... more »

• Sunday Journal: Dream Teachers Play Video

  April 26, 2021 5:14 AM

  Dream Teachers is on a mission to honor, elevate, and inspire Louisiana's teachers, such as the state's current Teacher of the Year, Nathalie Roy. In this episode of Sunday Journal, audiences will visit Roy's classroom and explore her secrets to success as a distinguished educator. Then audiences will... more »

• EBR School System to host virtual teacher job fair Thursday evening Play Video

  April 15, 2021 5:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is hosting a virtual teacher job fair, Thursday. Those interested in participating are encouraged to begin registering immediately. Officials explained their reason for creating the job fair in a news release, stating, "COVID-19 presented unique challenges to the... more »

• 100 educators vaccinated at Baton Rouge General Wednesday Play Video

  February 24, 2021 10:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Cheers and applause, that could be mistaken for a pep rally, carried from a Baton Rouge General waiting room Wednesday, as dozens of teachers and faculty members received their first COVID-19 vaccine. "I feel 110 percent awesome," Nessie Richards of St. James Episcopal Day School said.... more »

• Teachers scheduled for vaccine shot in EBR, some may get in this week Play Video

  February 22, 2021 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A new batch of eligible recipients are among the many waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine. Starting Monday, teachers, staff and daycare workers are eligible for the shot. Those administering them, however, say the process will be more like a marathon than a sprint. “We have... more »

• COVID vaccine efforts ramp up; teachers among 1.5 million Louisianans now eligible for shots

  February 22, 2021 6:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Though a recent winter storm threatened a brief delay in the delivery of COVID-1 vaccinations to Louisiana, the state is already back on track in moving forward with its vaccination process. Officials have expanded vaccine eligibility to include teachers, pregnant women, non-emergency medical transportation providers as... more »

• Ascension schools partnering with OLOL to get COVID vaccines to teachers

  February 19, 2021 6:31 PM

  The Ascension Parish school system says it is partnering with Our Lady of the Lake's branch in the parish to set up convenient time slots for its employees to get vaccinated. According to a school spokesperson, OLOL Ascension will help employees set up a vaccination time slot between 3... more »

• School officials receive list of candidates for new EBR superintendent

  December 3, 2020 8:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge School Board received a list of 21 candidates Thursday who are in the running to become to school system's next superintendent. The school board will review the candidates after the previous superintendent, Leslie Brown, abruptly resigned in Octobe r. Brown, who had... more »

• As school year starts, finding willing substitutes proving to be a challenge Play Video

  August 12, 2020 10:34 PM

  ZACHARY - As school systems grapple with detecting and subsequently containing COVID-19 in classrooms, Zachary Community Schools is facing staffing concerns even before the year begins. With teachers having to stay home, either because of a positive test result or close contact that could have led to exposure, substitutes are... more »

• As schools prepare to reopen, some educators express concern Play Video

  July 17, 2020 10:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As August approaches, another school year is on the horizon, albeit one that won't look like a typical school year. School systems across the state are starting to release their plans to welcome students and teachers back to the classroom safely, but some educators don't... more »

• La. Superintendent of Education submits letter of resignation

  January 8, 2020 11:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE - John White, Louisiana's Superintendent of Education, is officially leaving his position in March. The Department of Education released White's letter of resignation Wednesday after rumors swirled about his imminent departure that morning. White said he plans to officially vacate his role on March 11. He's... more »

• No, LSU is not canceling classes for the national championship game

  January 7, 2020 1:32 PM

  UPDATE: It was announced Friday that LSU has reversed course and will cancel classes Monday and Tuesday. Read the full report here . ***** BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers may be competing for a national title this coming Monday, but the university says it still expects... more »

• Teachers in Ascension Parish getting $2,000 raise Play Video

  June 26, 2019 7:26 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Teachers in Ascension Parish may be feeling a lot less stressed this week after they were granted a $2,000 raise. On Tuesday, the school board matched the raise the state granted the teachers, doubling the increase. Just a month away from school starting, first grade teacher... more »

• EBR schools facing potential layoffs as system tries to shave millions from budget Play Video

  April 2, 2019 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Superintendent Warren Drake says the school system may see layoffs if other attempts to mitigate spending fall short. A letter emailed to school system employees Tuesday said its "expenditures have exceeded our revenues," and an additional $20-30 million must be carved out of... more »

• Audit: After being denied extra pay, ULS principals set up private aftercare to get school money Play Video

  March 18, 2019 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An investigation from the Legislative Auditor's Office says two high-ranking officials at University Laboratory School took in school funds for themselves after they were denied additional reimbursement for the school's aftercare program. According to the audit, the two principals at ULS, Secondary Principal Frank Rusciano Jr.... more »

• Baker High teacher calling for more safety measures after getting a concussion at school Play Video

  April 18, 2018 6:41 PM

  BAKER- A Baker High School teacher is pressing the system to make changes following an encounter with a student that ultimately left him on medical leave. Austin Trusclair said he had taken his class outside for an activity when 17-year old Jacobe Rogers assaulted him. Rogers was arrested and charged... more »

• Livingston Parish educators give back to Harvey-affected peers Play Video

  September 10, 2017 11:26 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Teachers, faculty and staff from Livingston Parish schools are some of the latest to give back to their peers affected by Hurricane Harvey. The schools collected donations for faculty and students in and around the Houston area. "Our schools just wanted to give back," Southside... more »

• Student enrollment on the rise as Livingston Parish recovers from flood Play Video

  May 9, 2017 8:59 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - As schools finally recover from flooding in Livingston Parish, another problem has reared its head. Student enrollment numbers have taken a considerable dip after last year's flood. "The flood element brings a lot of anxiety, because there are a lot of unknowns," Superintendent Rick Wentzel... more »

• Deputy superintendent of EBR Parish School District to resign

  May 8, 2017 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School District announced the resignation of its deputy superintendent, Dr. Michelle Clayton, Monday. The announcement came late in the afternoon, along with a statement from Superintendent Warren Drake. "On a personal level, Michelle and I have worked together for over... more »

• Student enrollment decrease following flood to impact Livingston teachers Play Video

  March 28, 2017 7:31 PM

  LIVINGSTON – Some teachers will not be returning to Livingston Parish following the August flood, due to a decline in student enrollment. Parish schools got back to their campuses following the flood just weeks ago and more changes are coming for the staff. "Some schools, they lose populations... more »

• East Feliciana teacher accused of slapping student

  March 15, 2017 1:09 PM

  EAST FELICIANA PARISH – An East Feliciana teacher is on paid leave after he was accused of assaulting a student during school hours. Sheriff Jeffery Travis confirmed that Jaworski White was arrested Tuesday by Clinton Police and charged for slapping a student. Sources say the incident happened at East... more »

• Former Gonzales teacher pleads guilty to sexual conduct with teen

  February 15, 2017 12:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A former East Ascension High School health teacher has pleaded guilty to prohibited sexual conduct with a 17-year-old, per reports. According to District Attorney Tyler Cavalier, 34-year-old Louis Carl Aguillard will avoid jail time due to his plea to a lesser charge. He must also pay... more »

• Dad arrested for threatening to fight daughter's middle school teacher

  December 15, 2016 5:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies say a Baton Rouge dad has been arrested for threatening his daughter's middle school teacher Thursday. Marvin Edwards, 39, was arrested for assault of a school teacher and disturbing the peace. On Thursday, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office responded to Scotlandville Middle School... more »

• Teacher impacted by flood gets surprise shopping spree Play Video

  December 6, 2016 6:42 PM

  ASCENSION – For a teacher in Prairieville, the act of giving isn't just for a season during holiday months-but every single day. Today, Jennifer LeBlanc, a third-grade teacher at Lakeside Primary School, was the recipient of a shopping spree to help replace some of the valuables she lost in... more »

• Denham Springs teachers get a glimpse of classrooms after flood Play Video

  August 23, 2016 7:51 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Denham Springs High School teachers saw their classrooms for the first time on Tuesday since last week's flood. Some teachers, like Chris McCleary who has taught math for 20 years, saw the aftermath of flood waters for the first time. "It was a lot of fear...fear of... more »

• Disaster relief fund established for Louisiana teachers

  August 17, 2016 12:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana has established a relief fund for teachers who have been affected by the recent severe weather in the state. The A+PEL Disaster Relief Fund is to assist teachers with replacing supplies that were lost in the flooding. According to the... more »

• Police suspect body of woman found in Grosse Tete is missing teacher Play Video

  June 14, 2016 1:03 PM

  GROSSE TETE - Police say the badly decomposed body of a woman found near Grosse Tete could be that of Lyntell Washington , a pregnant teacher who went missing last week. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office said a farmer was contacted by one of his workers around 10:30 a.m.... more »

• Bridge traffic causes problems for WBR school system Play Video

  June 1, 2016 6:29 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge School System is evaluating the possibility of increasing teacher pay, in order to keep teachers from leaving the West bank. Superintendent Wesley Watts says traffic on the new Mississippi River Bridge is driving teachers away. "I had a teacher ask if... more »

• Teacher arrested after hiding in teen's closet

  April 14, 2016 4:14 PM

  ASCENSION- A band teacher at an Iberia Parish high school has not been back to school since he was caught hiding in a teenager's closet, according to the school system. Ascension Parish sheriff's deputies arrested Jeremy Conner, 30, Wednesday on a count of indecent behavior with a juvenile after... more »

• EBRSO: Teen arrested for assaulting teachers at school

  March 24, 2016 9:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested 17-year-old Antonio Scott for assaulting his teachers while at school. An East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s officer was working extra duty at Glen Oaks High School on Wednesday afternoon when the officer was contacted by a school administrator about... more »