www.theadvocate.com - RSS Results https://www.theadvocate.com/search/?a=486c4a56-b6f4-11ee-b20b-8fe691460783&s=start_time&sd=desc&f=rss www.theadvocate.com - RSS Results TNCMS 1.81.0 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Belle Chasse Middle School exterior Belle Chasse Middle School in Plaquemines Parish was spared from major damage during Hurricane Francine. The main impact appeared to be some minor leaks. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:56:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/eeaac77a-249d-5c22-bb3a-97191bd244ad https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/hurricane/belle-chasse-middle-school-exterior/image_eeaac77a-249d-5c22-bb3a-97191bd244ad.html By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer Many Louisiana schools avoid major damage from Francine, but power outages keep some closed 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. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:46:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7dde9786-54df-578f-bb7b-ced662999363 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/hurricane/louisiana-schools-assess-damage-after-hurricane-francine/article_7dde9786-54df-578f-bb7b-ced662999363.html BY PATRICK WALL and ELYSE CARMOSINO | Staff writers Belle Chasse MS_wet floor.jpeg At Belle Chasse Middle School in Plaquemines Parish, the main trace of Hurricane Francine were pools of water caused by leaky roofs. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:25:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/25fcdf23-1c4f-5677-8f3b-9286a351dcfa https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/hurricane/belle-chasse-ms-wet-floor-jpeg/image_25fcdf23-1c4f-5677-8f3b-9286a351dcfa.html Patrick Wall Plaquemies Parish Supt Shelley Ritz.jpeg Plaquemines Parish Superintendent Shelley Ritz toured a school Thursday to assess the damage, which was minimal. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:26:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8e079852-b6bc-572c-afa7-7eb1cf0327d2 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/hurricane/plaquemies-parish-supt-shelley-ritz-jpeg/image_8e079852-b6bc-572c-afa7-7eb1cf0327d2.html By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer As Louisiana schools seek to prevent shootings, some make do with limited resources 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. Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2e0acddd-a142-55e3-8559-ff7fbad66070 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/louisiana-school-safety-shooting-georgia/article_2e0acddd-a142-55e3-8559-ff7fbad66070.html By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer New law requires Louisiana schools to pay teachers for extra work. Critics say there's a loophole. 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. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bb9b4b1e-9a99-5f52-8ce2-053a99000822 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/louisiana-teacher-overtime-pay-law/article_bb9b4b1e-9a99-5f52-8ce2-053a99000822.html By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer Jeff Landry orders Louisiana schools not to teach 'critical race theory' 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. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:38:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4462bc9f-b869-5c2d-bca8-1d7cfe66dc7d https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/jeff-landry-crt-schools-critical-race-theory-louisiana/article_4462bc9f-b869-5c2d-bca8-1d7cfe66dc7d.html By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer Louisiana will pay this company up to $11M to run its new private-school tuition program 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. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3692374b-f59c-538b-94cc-614eb974f794 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/louisiana-odyssey-vendor-private-school-voucher-esa/article_3692374b-f59c-538b-94cc-614eb974f794.html By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer 'We’re going to have a good year.' Louisiana students return to class amid big policy changes 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. Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cbbb6c15-566c-5757-a11d-4e2753ab75d1 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/louisiana-students-new-school-year-start/article_cbbb6c15-566c-5757-a11d-4e2753ab75d1.html Staff report These are the top public schools in the Shreveport-Bossier area by 2024 LEAP scores The results are in. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3b731188-3bac-5ee8-aff9-3454971cfa40 https://www.shreveportbossieradvocate.com/news/leap-scores-shreveport-bossier-louisiana-education/article_f86bbf9c-4a0e-11ef-bcea-236537d098d3.html BY PATRICK WALL and JEFF ADELSON | Staff writers