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New data shows Lafayette Parish students scoring higher than state averages in most LEAP subjects—especially English and Geometry.

Lafayette Parish School System escalates forged bid investigation, turning over case to Lafayette Police amid new safeguards and public scrutiny.

Lafayette Parish school superintendent Francis Touchet assures teachers that exploring new insurance administrators won't change costs or coverage, as board considers budget with pay raises.

Southside High School's new stadium construction remains on schedule for 2025, marking first true home field in eight-year history with 5,000-seat capacity and $3.3M parish investment.

Proposed $656.5 million budget raises teacher pay through position eliminations and S.J. Montgomery Elementary closure serving 30,000 students.

A state investigation into LPSS contract work at Charles Burke Elementary uncovers forged bids and unlicensed contractors, prompting internal review of 500 projects.

A video allegedly showing Lafayette teachers slapping a student at Edgar Martin Middle is under investigation by LPSS as public backlash grows.

Lafayette Parish School System is raising the starting salary for teachers and rolling out a new performance-based bonus structure aimed at retention and student achievement.

Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary is one of just 200 schools nationwide awarded a 2025 Laura Bush Foundation grant—bringing more than $12,000 in new books to students in Lafayette Parish.

LPSS confirms they are investigating a viral video that allegedly shows a teacher striking a student inside a Lafayette classroom.

Both Lafayette and St. Landry Parish schools will resume classes Thursday, but other Acadiana districts are still assessing flood risks. Updates expected later today.

With rain totals expected to reach several inches in parts of Acadiana, school districts are canceling classes and preparing remote learning plans.

Heavy rain and flooding could impact travel in Acadiana. Lafayette schools may cancel in-person classes—here’s when you’ll know.

A bus in Louisiana was hit by a vehicle in Lafayette Parish, and 5 students were taken to the hospital.

In a video posted by LPSS, we get to see the moments the Lafayette High School basketball and volleyball teams enter their brand-new gym for the first time.

Acadiana High’s state champion coach Matt McCullough is stepping down to take on a new security leadership role with Lafayette Parish schools. Here’s what we know.

LPSS announces a district-wide hiring freeze after key school board votes. Learn how the decision impacts schools, staff, and students across Lafayette Parish.

Lafayette’s Early College Academy ranks No. 1 statewide in 2024 with an SPS of 138. See how other Lafayette Parish schools performed this year.

An outside group is advising LPSS to close, rezone, and consolidate schools. Here’s how their final recommendations could affect Lafayette students and families.

An outside group proposes major changes to Lafayette Parish schools, including potential closures, rezoning, and program overhauls to improve efficiency and resource allocation.