Belle Chasse Middle School in Plaquemines Parish was spared from major damage during Hurricane Francine. The main impact appeared to be some m…
Patrick Wall
As school superintendents across south Louisiana surveyed their districts Thursday just hours after Hurricane Francine roared through the area, many breathed a sigh of relief.
At Belle Chasse Middle School in Plaquemines Parish, the main trace of Hurricane Francine were pools of water caused by leaky roofs.
Plaquemines Parish Superintendent Shelley Ritz toured a school Thursday to assess the damage, which was minimal.
The fatal school shooting in Georgia this week was a tragic reminder of the ever-present threat of violence that hangs over American schools. Not that anyone needs reminding.
Some Louisiana school districts appear to be skirting a new law that requires teachers to be paid overtime for work outside of the classroom, union officials and lawmakers said Tuesday.
Gov. Jeff Landry has issued an executive order meant to restrict what Louisiana schools teach about racism, the latest instance of Landry leaning into the national culture wars over what students should learn about race, sexuality and gender.
Louisiana will pay a contractor up to $11 million over three years to manage a new program championed by Gov. Jeff Landry that will give parents grants to pay for private school.
Principal Chasity Williams stood outside Plaisance Middle School on Thursday morning wearing a bright blue pantsuit that telegraphed her excitement: School was back in session.