New Public School Grading System in Louisiana Prompts Concerns
As the new school year is upon us, local superintendents are telling parents to brace for a drop in upcoming school letter grades for Louisiana's public schools. Continue reading…
View ArticleLet's Help DeWanna Help Calcasieu Parish Students And Teachers!
DeWanna Tarver has undertaken a remarkable task to benefit students and teachers that is more needed than any of us care to admit. Wouldn't it be so much more remarkable if we all helped, too? Continue...
View ArticleStudent Accused Of Having Loaded Gun At Area High School
The loaded weapon was hidden in a backpack and was reported to faculty by another student. Continue reading…
View Article#Bullybox is Louisiana's Answer to Bullying in Schools
One Louisiana resident may have found a way to combat this social epidemic, and given a voice to those who are bullied in the process. Continue reading…
View ArticleWalletHub: Louisiana Has Second-Worst School System
Massachusetts performed the best in the most recent study. Continue reading…
View ArticleKids Can Carry Up to 100 Times More Coronavirus Than Adults
These findings could potentially change everything from policy in schools to the way an eventual vaccine is administered. Continue reading…
View ArticleState Pledges a Million Masks for Louisiana School Children
Both students and staff must wear a face covering whenever possible. Continue reading…
View ArticleMore Kids Are Getting COVID From Social Gatherings Than School
The study showed that the strict policies in place to limit transmission in our schools are more effective than the lax attitudes at family celebrations like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Continue reading…
View ArticleLouisiana School Enrollment is Down Almost 17,000 – Here’s Why
The drop in filled desks this school year goes well beyond the expected parameters. Continue reading…
View ArticleTesting Is Back in Louisiana Schools this Spring
LEAP testing is back in Louisiana schools next month. Continue reading…
View ArticleWill Masks Be Required in Louisiana Schools?
Louisiana will have no statewide mask mandates as we prepare to get the schools back open for the 2021-2022 school year. Continue reading…
View ArticleIt’s the Top 20 Absolute Best School Districts in all of Louisiana For 2022
Based on pertinent criteria, according to niche.com, these are the Top 20 school districts in all of Louisiana. Continue reading…
View ArticleKid's Test Answers
My brother started a new school in the third grade. His teacher was out sick so the entire class was making her get well cards. You have to remember the teacher and my brother had never met one...
View ArticleSchool Closures
Keep checking this page for an updated list of weather-related closures for Tuesday and Wednesday across Southwest Louisiana. The following are a list of officially announced closures: Continue reading…
View ArticleLake Poll Results
What do you think about Calcasieu Parish Schools supposed suspension limits? Should a Gross Tete truck stop owner be able to keep a tiger in a cage? Here is what you said in this week's 92.9 The Lake...
View ArticleCharter Schools?
The Calcasieu Parish School Board is not in favor of charter schools. Why would they be? That would be like Coke inviting Pepsi to a party. When parents decide to put a student in a charter school ......
View ArticleNo Cell Zone
School zones are always strictly enforced and with good reason. Now they will be a little safer as cell phone and mobile device use has been banned in school zones by state law. Continue reading…
View ArticleSchools Graded
he Louisiana Department of Education has released their district report cards. Calcasieu Parish Schools received a B grade. We have the list of individual schools too. Continue reading…
View ArticleState Schools Failing Us
Louisiana schools are consistently under performing according to a new report issued by Education Week Magazine. Continue reading…
View Article$50 Million School Grant
Calcasieu Parish Schools could be getting a big shot in the arm from a $50 million grant Continue reading…
View ArticleSulphur High Students Set A Great Example For Homecoming
On Friday, September 24, Miss Claire Conrad was crowned the 2016 Homecoming queen during ceremonies at the Sulphur High School football game. What a fantastic example she and her fellow students set...
View ArticleSchool "Debt-Shames" Students
“Debt Free” day punishes students whose parents owe money to the school, by prohibiting their children from participating in Free Dress day. Continue reading…
View ArticleGraduation From Gifting To Gratitude (And The Calcasieu Parish Schedule!)
Graduation is only a few weeks away! Whether you're a student, parent or a loved one wanting to send a gift, here are some tips to help celebrate the happy occasion, and a schedule of when your...
View ArticleCorporal Punishment Bill
Corporal punishment is allowed in many Louisiana schools, but that may come to and end Continue reading…
View ArticleCrowley Student’s Starfish Speech Wins National Competition [VIDEO]
Grant Suire, a 8th grade student at St. Michael's in Crowley, has placed first in the National Junior Beta Club's speech competition. His message involves starfish and service. And it's brilliant!...
View ArticleU.S. Rep Clay Higgins Proposes School Safety Bills
Higgins says it’s time to reevaluate just who is charged with protecting students. Continue reading…
View ArticleMany Louisiana Schools to be Closed on Tuesday
Many Louisiana students will get the day off from school tomorrow as many school campuses will be used for another purpose. Continue reading…
View ArticleLouisiana School Worker Charged - Sold Pot Edibles to Students
It's alleged the substitute cafeteria worker was selling homemade marijuana-infused baked goods to students during the school day. Continue reading…
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