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The 2026 Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup
2+ week, 4+ day ago (336+ words) The Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup is the premier academic business plan competition in the State of Louisiana. This competition is accessible to any full-time or part-time student, whether pursuing a certificate or a degree, who is currently enrolled in a four-year…...
ULM Hawkeye celebrates Student Press Freedom Day
3+ week, 6+ day ago (144+ words) The ULM Hawkeye celebrates Student Press Freedom Day on Thursday, February 26th. Assistant Director Courtney Collins highlights why this theme was chosen. "The student press has faced some unprecedented problems regarding their freedom of speech." The freedom of the student press…...
Early Bird Registration Open for 2026 Teacher Leader Summit.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) The Louisiana Department of Education announced that early bird registration is now open for Teacher Leader Summit 2026. Louisiana's premier professional learning event for educators will take place May 2628 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The Teacher Leader Summit…...
U.S. secretary of education to join Louisiana leaders for civics education showcase
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (334+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. " U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will join Louisiana education leaders for a civics education showcase in downtown New Orleans on Wednesday afternoon. The event will recognize Louisiana students for their leadership, scholarship, and civic engagement. This event…...
Louisiana recognize the Class of 2026 with America 250 seal on high school diplomas
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (172+ words) Louisiana will feature a commemorative America 250 seal on all public high school diplomas for the class of 2026, recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlighting the state's commitment to civics education. Baton Rouge, La. " Governor Jeff Landry and…...
Trump administration shares new moves to dismantle more of the Education Department
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (460+ words) Updated November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM EST The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping plan Tuesday to sidestep Congress and outsource large pieces of the U.S. Department of Education, telling lawmakers and staff that it would shift work dedicated to, among other things, elementary…...
Louisiana K–3 reading proficiency hits 50%, marks record growth
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (217+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. " The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) today announced that 50 percent of K3 students are now reading on or above grade level, a 3-point increase from last year. Third grade showed the largest gain with a 5-point increase. "These…...
Misti S. Cordell to Keynote Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (200+ words) Misti S. Cordell, chair of the Louisiana Board of Regents, owner of COR Consulting, LLC, and a 1997 graduate of Louisiana Tech, will serve as keynote speaker for Tech's Fall Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 15 at the Thomas Assembly Center. Her experience…...
Louisiana Tech Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (258+ words) Alumni, friends and community are encouraged and welcome to attend various events from October 28 through November 1 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Louisiana Tech's homecoming tradition. Louisiana Tech Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming Louisiana Tech University will celebrate its centennial Homecoming on…...
Families could start losing access to Head Start if shutdown continues
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (702+ words) Beginning Nov. 1, more than 65,000 children will be at risk of losing access to Head Start, the federal early-learning program for low-income families. That's because federal funding for individual Head Start programs cannot be disbursed while the government is shut down....