LPSS Revised 2020-2021 Calendar and September A/B Group Schedule
Lafayette Parish public schools will finally get back to class after Labor Day, and even at this point you may still have a few question about the 2020-2021 school year.
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Supt Trosclair: Student and Teacher Safety Is Central To Plan
The district's new leader has been working non-stop since school ended to get kids back in the classroom.
State Teachers Union Wants Everyone to Be Masked in Schools
LFT President Larry Carter says they’ve polled nearly 13,000 of their members and one issue stands out.
Louisiana’s New Superintendent of Education Begins Job Today
It’s the first day on the new job for Louisiana’s new Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley who will oversee public schools following the departure of John White.
Deadline to Submit ACT Scores for TOPS Extended
Students and parents have been given more time to take the ACT test and submit scores while still remaining eligible for TOPS benefits.
Governor Edwards Request Waivers for Education Laws
Governor Edwards outlines plans to minimize the effects of the coronavirus on the school year.
Interactive Map Shows Violent Incidents at Louisiana Schools
Data from the Louisiana Department of Education collected over the past two years shows how many violent incidents were reported in each Louisiana Parish.
Louisiana's Musical Heritage is Focus of New School Curriculum
To embrace Louisiana's musical future students will need to learn from the past. A new curriculum will make that possible.
39% of Grads Would Spend a Week in Jail to Erase Student Loans
A recent study says 39% of people surveyed would be willing to spend a full week in jail to have their student loan debt forgiven. Honestly, it's kind of tempting.
Sen. Harris Introduces Bill to Add 3 Hours to School Days
Is this just a bad idea, or could this actually make some sense?