Jefferson Parish School Board Reaches Settlements In Two Lawsuits Over BB Gun Suspensions

The Jefferson Parish School Board reached a financial settlement with the families of two boys who were suspended for displaying BB guns.

LSU To Handle Title IX Cases ‘From A Trauma-Informed Perspective,' New President William Tate Says

On his first day on the job, new LSU President William Tate spoke Tuesday about the sexual misconduct scandal that has led to lawsuits.

LSU Posted Bad Information About Restraining Orders On Its Website. Why Did It Take The University Almost Six Weeks To Change It?

A month after LSU unveiled its new website on sexual assault and dating violence, Morgan L. told the university about a problem with it.

St. Tammany Parish School System Promises To Conduct A Review Of Its Special Education Services

Javanda May, a Slidell mother, said her 9th grade son struggled transitioning to virtual learning when the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Southern University In Baton Rouge Is ‘Falling Into The River' And Needs $32 Million To Stop Erosion

Much of the land behind the Student Health Center has caved in and has had to be barricaded off for safety reasons.

University Of Louisiana System Makes Masks Optional For The Fall Semester

Masks will be optional this fall for students.

New Orleans School Building McDonogh 11 Torn Down Despite Millions Spent On Renovations

McDonogh No. 11 is a 142-year-old New Orleans elementary school.

‘Tell The Truth,' Xavier University's President Says Of Struggle To Vaccinate Returning Students

Leaders in higher education from New Orleans and Miami Thursday related how colleges coped.

Louisiana Colleges And Universities Have Out-Of-Date Title IX Policies, Attorney Says

In August, the U.S. Department of Education began implementing new Title IX rules.

U.S. House Ag Leader Seeks Permanent Scholarship Funding For 1890 Land-Grant Colleges

A fresh infusion of scholarship funding provided by Congress has helped historically Black institutions.

Louisiana Legislature's Education Bills Will Have An Impact From K-College

During the legislative session that ended Thursday, the Louisiana Legislature passed bills that mandated kindergarten for 5-year-olds.

Bills Requiring Public Schools Teach Specific Aspects Of American History Die In Louisiana Legislature

The bill died.

Sodexo at Nicholls State University donates over $2,000

Sodexo at Nicholls State University supports non-profits and contributes to the local and regional community.

Attempts To Ban Teaching On ‘Critical Race Theory' Multiply Across The U.S.

From statehouses to Congress, Republicans have launched into a fight against the teaching of “critical race theory.”

Jeff Landry Joins Republican AGs Who Object To U.S. Department Of Education Proposal On Teaching About Racism

More than two dozen Republican attorneys general are voicing their disapproval.

Round 2 For Curriculum Fight In Louisiana Education Committee

Louisiana public schools may soon be mandated to teach their students the “founding principles of the U.S.”

Sodexo Dining Services supports students during finals week

Sodexo Dining Services across Louisiana and Mississippi is supporting students with a Mindful Finals Fueling event

William Tate Selected To Serve As LSU's First Black President

William Tate, a former professor and provost for academic affairs at the University of South Carolina, was named LSU's next president.

Louisiana's Special-Ed Classrooms Could Be Equipped With Video Cameras If Bill Becomes Law

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Christian didn't know her child was being restrained in an East Baton Rouge Parish school.

Bill That Would Have Banned Corporal Punishment In Public Schools Fails In Louisiana House

A bill from Metairie Republican Rep. Stephanie Hilferty that would outlaw corporal punishment for public school students failed to pass.

Bill That Would Have Teachers Cover ‘The Good, The Bad, The Ugly' Of Slavery Gets Slammed By Louisiana Lawmakers

In a February letter to Louisiana Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter-Reed, Ray Garofalo asked what system needs dismantling.

UNO Hired A Professor Who Had Been Arrested For A Sex Crime. Then, He Ended Up Harassing A Student.

In the spring of 2018, a student at the University of New Orleans told administrators biology professor Shawn Vincent asked her for sex.

Mandatory Kindergarten For 5-Year-Olds Bill Passes Louisiana Senate Committee

A bill that requires Louisiana's 5-year-olds to attend kindergarten was approved by the Louisiana Senate Education Committee.

Hamre: Universal Pre-K Isn’t Enough — The Programs Must Be Of High Quality. Here Are Some Ways To Make That Happen

The work in Louisiana suggests a pathway for real action and is well on its way to providing equitable educational experiences from birth.

65 Percent Of Students Back To In-Person Learning By End Of Fall Semester

By the end of public schools’ first full semester in the pandemic, 65% of students are back to face-to-face learning.

Attending LSU Basketball Games More Dangerous Than Attending Football Games, Epidemiologist Warns

Members of LSU’s governing board declined to comment on his position

2 BB Gun Suspensions, 2 Lawsuits Filed Against The Jefferson Parish School Board

Grand Isle family filed suit Monday, accusing system of lying and destroying evidence

For Its First Full COVID-19 Semester, Louisiana’s Colleges Give Themselves A Passing Grade

Next semester likely to be rougher, expert says

Louisiana Won’t Allow Out-Of-State Residents On University Boards

Voters reject constitutional amendment on Saturday’s ballot

School Board Affirming Virtual Classroom BB-Gun Suspension Would ‘Rather Be Right Than Just,’ Child Advocate Says

Ku’Mauri Harrison’s 6-day suspension will remain on his record

Quarantine Rules Irk Louisiana School Superintendents

Schools are quarantining disproportionately large numbers of students who aren’t sick

Louisiana’s Colleges Will Move To Full Virtual After Thanksgiving

Students won’t have option of in-person classes

LSU Declined Efforts To Help Students, Sexual Assault Services Group Says

Organization says university dismissed advocates’ assistance

School Districts Affected By Hurricanes Laura, Delta Revise Their Academic Calendar

Families will have a shortened holiday break in December

LSU Hires Law Firm To Review Sexual Misconduct Policies After Negative Report

Newspaper questions whether LSU protects women from sexual misconduct

Grambling State University Dining responds in hurricane aftermath

Grambling State University and dining partner Sodexo Magic quickly responded to partner with the City of Grambling

13 School Systems Are Closed Indefinitely After Hurricane Laura

Thirteen parish school systems have stopped their school year indefinitely due to Hurricane Laura.

K-12 Schools — Not The State — Are Deciding What Parents Know About Covid-19 Outbreaks

Health department isn’t publishing numbers from individual schools

LSU Reverses Course, Says It Will Disclose Some Coronavirus Data

Louisiana’s flagship university started posting coronavirus case counts Wednesday

Will A Louisiana University Tell You How Much Coronavirus There Is On Campus? Maybe

Some schools disclose coronavirus cases. Others choose not to do so.