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Nicholls State Realizing Its Workforce Goals

Nicholls State says it does more than educate Louisiana residents—it also is a big contributor to the state’s work force.

According to data compiled by the administration and…

UPDATE: State colleges may lose some degree programs

    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The state’s public colleges may have
their academic degree programs scaled back, based on
recommendations approved Tuesday by a state higher…

Degree Program Cuts

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The state’s public colleges may have their academic degree programs scaled back, based on recommendations approved by a state higher education review panel.

The Louisiana…

Veteran administrator takes over as Grambling’s interim president

    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A 36-year veteran administrator at
public universities around the country has been named interim
president at Grambling State University.
 …

Northwood High School Takes Big Leap into 21st Century Technology

Northwood High School is taking a big leap into 21st century technology - paid for by the largest technology grant Rapides Parish has seen in years.  The school principal says…

Southern University Sued. Plaintiff Claims Retaliation By School
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The Southern Board attorney says there is absolutely no merit to the allegations. Suit is probably the first of several.

Louisiana Among States Participating in National Standards Initiative
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Louisiana educators named to assist in development of standards

Starting Online Charter Schools Is Creating More Questions Than Answers
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Nothing will be done quickly. State board will reconsider the issue next month. Makeup of study group also in question.

Tests Administered At End Of Courses To Replace Exit Exam
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Students not doing well in math and english. State education officials believe the new system will improve test scores.

New Iberia Teacher Surprised with National Award
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Stephanie Judice is the recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award.

Will the Rapides Parish School Board Vote to Delay the Start of School Next Year?
By: Leigh Culbert
News Channel 5's Leigh Culbert reports...

Classwork Controversy
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Teacher suspended over controversial class assignment. Mike Owens reports.

Baby Einstein Refunds
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Company offers refund for "Baby Einstein" videos. Admits they won't make kids smarter. Erika Edwards reports.

Who Will Be In Charge When Grambling State President Leaves?
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Horace Judson has been university president for five years but will leave campus at the end of this week.

Louisiana Public Colleges May Raise Tuition Along With Standards
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Deadline set for advisory group to come up with ways to keep more students in school.

Office of Public Health Hosts First Swine Flu “Strike Team” Planning Meeting
By: Leigh Culbert
The team will be in charge of administering the vaccines at public and private schools in Cenla.

UPDATE: Swine Flu Vaccines, How Do You Feel About Them?
By: Leigh Culbert
The Central Regional Office of Public Health have yet to receive their batch.

Swine Flu Vaccines
By: Leigh Culbert
Have yet to arrive at the Central Regional Office of Public Health, located on Coliseum Blvd. in Alexandria

Who Will Be The Next Grambling State University President?
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Horace Judson had been in charge for five years. He will be out of his office at the end of this month.

Annual Report Shows Drop in High School Graduation Rates
By: Leigh Culbert
The Louisiana Department of Education disagrees.

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