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Faimon Roberts: Richland Parish teachers get a taste of Meta money
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (546+ words) Just a couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the massive tax payment that Meta dropped into rural Richland Parish " more than $22 million, approximately doubling the normal sales tax revenue. This week, some of that money found its way into…...
See how much Gov. Jeff Landry's teacher stipend plan would cost each school system
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (162+ words) NOLA. com Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has pitched a plan to pay for teacher stipends with money that would otherwise go to public school systems. Under Landry's proposal, which the state Legislature must approve, state funding for schools would be…...
Editorial: Lafayette public schools keep soaring to new heights
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (477+ words) We can't help but be impressed with the continued progress made by the Lafayette Parish School System in educational attainment. The latest news is that the parish posted the highest gains in the state for K-3 reading proficiency during the 2025-26 school…...
Louisiana school superintendents warn about proposed education cut: "We can't do this'
9+ hour, 48+ min ago (970+ words) Jefferson Parish Schools Superintendent Dr. James Gray, left, is one of several district leaders to warn about possible staffing or programs cuts if the state reduces education funding to pay for teacher stipends. In public statements and private conversations with…...
Letters: Students aren't fooled by politicians pushing Ten Commandments in school
13+ hour, 18+ min ago (277+ words) Not only is mandatory posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms a bad idea because it gives the imprimatur of the state to a particular religious tradition, but it is also inane. These instructions are not specific enough to be…...
LSU President Rousse touts goal to raise research rankings as state economic growth driver
21+ hour, 43+ min ago (322+ words) LSU president Dr. Wade Rousse speaks to the audience during during Lane Kiffins opening press conference Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. LSU System President Wade Rousse said he wants to drive economic growth across Louisiana through…...
Letters: A win for students, stability and the future of New Orleans | Letters
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (318+ words) After years of litigation and uncertainty surrounding school tax collection fees, New Orleans leaders reached a resolution that settles longstanding disputes over improperly collected tax fees and establishes a more sustainable fee structure moving forward. This agreement comes at a…...
4 people run for open seat on Jefferson Parish School Board
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (796+ words) This week, the Jefferson Parish School Board will choose one of four people who have thrown their hats in the ring to fill a vacant seat. " Board members will publicly interview all four candidates during a special meeting at 1 p. m. Thursday…...
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1+ day, 20+ hour ago (12+ words) NOLA. com Image provided by Kevin Delahoussaye....
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1+ day, 19+ hour ago (57+ words) NOLA. com Loyola University New Orleans President Xavier Cole applauds during a news conference announcing the university's transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division II on campus in New Orleans on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Loyola will join the Gulf South Conference…...