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EBR Superintendent Vote Ends in Deadlock Amid Allegations and Public Outcry
Board President Carla Powell Lewis openly accused some of her colleagues of being influenced by external business interests that had endorsed their campaigns.
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Board President Carla Powell Lewis openly accused some of her colleagues of being influenced by external business interests that had endorsed their campaigns.
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Both candidates bring a wealth of experience in education leadership. However, many parents and teachers have expressed a preference for interim Superintendent Adam Smith, who has dedicated 27 years to the district.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Starting this August, a new state law will require Louisiana students to keep their cell phones turned off and out of sight during school hours. This regulation, supported by Senator Beth Mizell of Franklinton, aims to reduce distractions and curb cyberbullying in schools. Cell phones, often seen
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Despite Powell-Lewis’ support for Smith as a finalist, the board moved forward with Kevin George, Director of the LSU Lab School, and Andrea Zayas, former Executive Director of Journey into Education and Teaching in Boston, as the top candidates.
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BATON ROUGE, La. - The search for the next East Baton Rouge Parish School System superintendent has narrowed to two candidates: Kevin George and Andrea Zayas. This announcement follows weeks of intense community speculation and discussions on social media, highlighting the community’s vested interest in the selection process. Interim
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Teach For America (TFA) has played a significant role in diversifying the teaching workforce by recruiting teachers of color. These educators serve as important role models for students from similar backgrounds
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Parents in East Baton Rouge have largely praised the new cell phone ban, believing it will foster a more focused learning environment. Many parents feel this change is a positive step toward minimizing classroom disruptions.
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Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is launching a comprehensive summer math tutoring program designed to enhance academic preparedness for middle, high school, and college students. The sessions will be held in the college’s newly opened Math Lab, located in the Cypress Building on the Mid City campus at 201
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Despite Mohip's withdrawal, a school system spokesperson confirmed that the interview schedule remains unchanged.
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This initiative, aimed at incoming freshmen residing within 30 minutes of campus, is part of LSU's strategy to manage the unexpected surge in demand for dormitories. Peter Trentacoste, Executive Director of LSU Residential Life, highlighted the urgency of the situation.
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A social media group identifying as a coalition of community members is calling for the recall of all nine East Baton Rouge school board members.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — William Tate IV, who made history as LSU's first Black president and the first Black president of any school in the Southeastern Conference, has secured a three-year contract extension. Tate's tenure, which began amid scrutiny of LSU's Title IX Office and
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East Baton Rouge, La. – The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has announced three finalists for the superintendent position following a special meeting held on Friday, June 28. The board's decision came after two hours of public comments and deliberation. The finalists are: * Kevin George, Director of University
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Baton Rouge, La. — John K. Pierre, incoming Chancellor of Southern University and A&M College, addressed the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, sharing his vision for the university and the challenges ahead. Pierre, who will officially assume his new role on July 1, highlighted his plans for
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BATON ROUGE, La. — “I just want us to move as fast as humanly possible and do it,” Board Vice President Patrick Martin V said, stressing the urgency of preventing a repeat of last year’s severe transportation issues as the new school year approaches in August. Despite diligent efforts, challenges
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BATON ROUGE, La. — The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has delayed the selection of a new superintendent until July 11, extending the decision-making process by ten days to allow for a more comprehensive review of the candidates and increased public engagement. Originally set for July 1, the selection date