St. Landry Parish Superintendent Announces He Will Not Seek Contract RenewalSt. Landry Parish Superintendent Announces He Will Not Seek Contract RenewalPatrick Jenkins has served as school board superintendent for the last six years.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
St. Martin Parish Superintendent Announces Retirement After Four YearsSt. Martin Parish Superintendent Announces Retirement After Four YearsAfter more than 30 years in education, he says he is ready to move on.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette Parish School System Names New Northside PrincipalLafayette Parish School System Names New Northside PrincipalPerry Myles takes over at Northside High School at an important time.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette Parish School System Names Principals of the YearLafayette Parish School System Names Principals of the YearThe district recognized the principals on Tuesday, noting their past and present work.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Five Lafayette Schools Recognized as ‘Comeback’ Schools by StateFive Lafayette Schools Recognized as ‘Comeback’ Schools by StateBy increasing scores despite the pandemic, these schools have overcome a major hurdle.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
St. Landry Parish’s Jenkins Named Louisiana’s Superintendent of the YearSt. Landry Parish’s Jenkins Named Louisiana’s Superintendent of the YearPatrick Jenkins has led St. Landry Parish for 6 years and is getting recognized for the district's growth.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette Parish Second Graders Outperform State in Literacy, Kindergarten Lags BehindLafayette Parish Second Graders Outperform State in Literacy, Kindergarten Lags BehindThere are some positive signs for Lafayette Parish, but a lot more work that needs to be done as well.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Northside High Cleared After Social Media Threat Forces Students to EvacuateNorthside High Cleared After Social Media Threat Forces Students to EvacuateLaw enforcement are on the scene and investigating.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette Parish Principal To Receive National Recognition For School LeadershipLafayette Parish Principal To Receive National Recognition For School LeadershipCatherine Bricelj, principal at Myrtle Place Elementary, is one of nine to receive the honor.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Student Loan Forgiveness Application Now Live - How to ApplyStudent Loan Forgiveness Application Now Live - How to ApplyStudent loan forgiveness applications are now available. Here's what you need to know to get a refund of up to $20,000. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Why Are LPSS Teachers Reporting To A Church For In-Service?Why Are LPSS Teachers Reporting To A Church For In-Service?Some teachers are concerned with the district's choice of venue.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
While Nationwide Test Scores Tanked, Lafayette Parish Saw GrowthWhile Nationwide Test Scores Tanked, Lafayette Parish Saw GrowthA new report shows reading and math scores plummeted nationwide, but LPSS got good news.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Local Group Seeks Acceptance, Inclusion For LGBT Teens At STMLocal Group Seeks Acceptance, Inclusion For LGBT Teens At STMThe group "We Demand More" speaks out on what they say is a controversial school policy.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Local Schools Celebrate “Return To Normal” With New School YearLocal Schools Celebrate “Return To Normal” With New School YearArea schools kicked off the school year without fear of COVID-19 for the first time since 2020.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Traffic, Teacher Shortages, And The First Days Of SchoolTraffic, Teacher Shortages, And The First Days Of SchoolWhat to know and what to do as school starts for the year.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
An Open Letter to Parents Before School StartsAn Open Letter to Parents Before School StartsFrom a teacher before the school year starts.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Principal Fired After Pole Dancers Perform at Kindergarten PartyPrincipal Fired After Pole Dancers Perform at Kindergarten PartyThere's a time and place for everything. Apparently, a kindergarten celebration is not the proper place for pole dancing. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Legislators as Substitute Teachers? It Could HappenLouisiana Legislators as Substitute Teachers? It Could HappenA resolution in the Louisiana House would call on Representatives to volunteer in the classroom as substitute teachers. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Woman’s Foundation’s Nursing Scholarship Program Now Accepting ApplicationsWoman’s Foundation’s Nursing Scholarship Program Now Accepting ApplicationsIf you or someone you know have an incredibly rewarding nursing career ahead of you, you're definitely going to want to apply for this!Michael Dot ScottMichael Dot Scott
31 Louisiana School Systems, Including Three Here in Acadiana, to Receive $40M31 Louisiana School Systems, Including Three Here in Acadiana, to Receive $40MThe Louisiana Department of Education has announced that approved school systems will be receiving $40 million for the Reimagine School Systems program. Jude WalkerJude Walker