LPSS Announces Plan For Former Prairie ElementaryLPSS Announces Plan For Former Prairie ElementaryThe coveted campus on a the corner of West Congress and Ambassador Caffery won't be empty for long.Rob KirkpatrickRob Kirkpatrick
'In God We Trust' Displayed In All Louisiana Classes'In God We Trust' Displayed In All Louisiana ClassesAccording to the law, the sign must be at least 11 x 17 inches and be displayed prominently in each classroom.Rob KirkpatrickRob Kirkpatrick
Heavy Rain, Cool Temps to Hit Lafayette Right as School DismissesHeavy Rain, Cool Temps to Hit Lafayette Right as School DismissesThe current forecast shows rain pretty much nonstop through the evening, including during school dismissal.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
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
Louisiana School Worker Charged – Sold Pot Edibles to StudentsLouisiana School Worker Charged – Sold Pot Edibles to StudentsIt's alleged the substitute cafeteria worker was selling homemade marijuana-infused baked goods to students during the school day. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Many Louisiana Schools to be Closed on TuesdayMany Louisiana Schools to be Closed on TuesdayMany Louisiana students will get the day off from school tomorrow as many school campuses will be used for another purpose. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Four-Day School Weeks Could Be Coming To Acadia Parish SchoolsFour-Day School Weeks Could Be Coming To Acadia Parish SchoolsCould a shorter work week come to Acadia Parish? How would it work?Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Can The Lafayette Parish School System Hold Parents Financially Responsible For Lockdowns?Can The Lafayette Parish School System Hold Parents Financially Responsible For Lockdowns?Lafayette Parish schools have come under threat a dozen times this year. Can the school board seek restitution?Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Louisiana Department of Education Adopts New Summer Literacy Program, Could Put More Students In Summer SchoolLouisiana Department of Education Adopts New Summer Literacy Program, Could Put More Students In Summer SchoolWill a new end-of-year screening help get students back on the right track?Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Mom Threatens to Bring Guns to School Over Mask MandateMom Threatens to Bring Guns to School Over Mask MandateShe allegedly threatened to bring loaded guns to school if her children are required to wear masks, according to reports. JayCeeJayCee
St. Landry Parish Schools to Dismiss Early Today (May 18, 2021)St. Landry Parish Schools to Dismiss Early Today (May 18, 2021)St. Landry Parish Public Schools will dismiss early today due to the potential threat of flooding in the area.Chris ReedChris Reed
Corporal Punishment Could Soon be Banned in Louisiana SchoolsCorporal Punishment Could Soon be Banned in Louisiana SchoolsTeachers and Administrators might soon have to legally "spare the rod" when it comes to classroom discipline. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
More Kids Are Getting COVID From Social Gatherings Than SchoolMore Kids Are Getting COVID From Social Gatherings Than SchoolThe 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.Brandon MichaelBrandon Michael
Acadiana Leads Louisiana In COVID-19 Outbreaks Within SchoolsAcadiana Leads Louisiana In COVID-19 Outbreaks Within SchoolsThe Louisiana Department of Health and our media partners at KATC-TV3 are reporting that Acadiana leads the state in COVID-19 cases in schools. JakeJake
Back To School Photo Goes ViralBack To School Photo Goes ViralA viral photo on Facebook shows what things looked like on the first day back for one Georgia school.DJ DigitalDJ Digital
Kids Can Carry Up to 100 Times More Coronavirus Than AdultsKids Can Carry Up to 100 Times More Coronavirus Than AdultsThese findings could potentially change everything from policy in schools to the way an eventual vaccine is administered.Brandon MichaelBrandon Michael
Federation of Teachers Considering Louisiana Strike Over SafetyFederation of Teachers Considering Louisiana Strike Over SafetyThese teachers are demanding that their concerns be metBrandon MichaelBrandon Michael
WalletHub: Louisiana Has 2nd Worst School SystemWalletHub: Louisiana Has 2nd Worst School SystemMassachusetts performed the best in the most recent study. Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
St. Martin Schools Surveying Parents on COVID-19 PlansSt. Martin Schools Surveying Parents on COVID-19 PlansParents of students who attend school in St. Martin Parish, your input is needed to help better plan a productive school year. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
COVID-19 Could Create Capacity Issues for School Bus RidersCOVID-19 Could Create Capacity Issues for School Bus RidersThe State Superintendent of Education is working with local school districts to map out a plan that covers all of the "What-Ifs".Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells