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Ascension director of middle schools Dina Davis retires after 37-year career in education
After more than 37 years in education, Director of Middle Schools Dina Davis is retiring in July. “After nearly 38 years of dedicated service in education, Director of Middle Schools Dina Davis is retiring, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. Her tremendous impact on the lives of countless children is a testament to her unwavering commitment,” said Ascension Public Schools Superintendent Edith M. Walker. “Dina's reserved leadership style belied a deep compassion for our most vulnerable students, ensuring they received the care and support they needed to thrive. Her presence will be missed, but her contributions will continue to resonate for generations to come."
La. Special School District targeted in apparent cyber incident
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A state cyber incident response task force and Louisiana’s Special School District (SSD) are working together to investigate a cyber incident involving the district’s system. SSD Superintendent David Martin says the school system remains open and explained that the incident did not disrupt...
WBR Parish Schools giving away free meals every Friday in June
PORT ALLEN - A line of cars stretched down the road Friday morning, leading to Port Allen High School where free summer meal kits were being distributed to families. It's part of the school system's summer meals program, where children under 18 can receive a week's worth of food every Friday in the month of June. With this program, the school system is aiming to combat food insecurity.
EBR interim superintendent proposes new pay raises for faculty and staff
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System proposed a new pay raise for all staff that are on teacher salary schedule. The following is a statement from East Baton Rouge Parish School System:. “Teacher recruitment and retention are top priorities for the East Baton Rouge...
Louisiana State University names new campus chief of police
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana State University has named Marshall Walters as its new campus chief of police on Wednesday, May 29. The university said he has served more than 21 years with the LSU Police Department, taking leadership roles and serving as interim chief since last spring.
RPPC offering weekly 2-D Design classes
Calling all art enthusiasts. Join our BRAND NEW 2-D Design Class ARTS 1113 this Fall Semester in a convenient hybrid format! This studio course focuses on designing and arranging visual elements, perfect for both seasoned artists and those new to art. Wednesdays at RPCC’s Gonzales Campus from 9:30-11:20 a.m. No...
Baton Rouge schoolteachers would join 50K a year club under latest proposal
After initial criticism from some board members and employees about his first proposal, East Baton Rouge Parish interim Superintendent Adam Smith is sweetening the pot, proposing a $2,200 permanent pay raise for educators that would bring starting teacher salaries in the state's second-largest traditional school district to $50,000 a year.
Baton Rouge student competes in 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Baton Rouge student was one of five Louisiana students who competed in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Maryland. The Scripps National Spelling Bee started in 1925 to promote literacy for students, according to the Scripps website. Hi-Tai Lu, a 14-year-old who will be attending Baton Rouge Magnet High School in the fall, represented East Baton Rouge.
The Advocate's 2024 Star of Stars Boys Athlete of Year: William Schmidt, Catholic High
The vibe you get from William Schmidt is old school. He talks about teammates, stressing how important spending time with them and winning with them has been. As for that 96 mph fastball he threw against John Curtis in the Division I select title game? Call it a tool of the baseball trade for The Advocate's 2024 Star of Stars Boys Athlete of the Year.
YWCA Greater Baton Rouge's Early Head Start Program holds graduation for young children
BATON ROUGE - Thursday, 75 three and four-year-old children dressed in graduation caps and gowns took the first steps today to a life of serving and impacting their community. These kids are part of YWCA Greater Baton Rouge's Early Head Start Program. The program helps pregnant mothers get ready to...
Zachary High breakfast celebrates seniors, their personalities and their plans
On May 2, the Class of 2024 was treated to a breakfast and wore shirts representing the colleges they’ve decided to attend. There were guest speakers, and the 2024 Senior Superlatives, as voted on by the senior class, were announced. Senior Superlatives. Kellen Conachen and Emma Todd: Mr. And...
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