Education

New data shows Lafayette Parish students scoring higher than state averages in most LEAP subjects—especially English and Geometry.

Lafayette, Iberia, Vermilion, and other parishes could lose millions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impacting teachers, after-school care, and student support.

Lafayette Parish School System escalates forged bid investigation, turning over case to Lafayette Police amid new safeguards and public scrutiny.

Proposed $656.5 million budget raises teacher pay through position eliminations and S.J. Montgomery Elementary closure serving 30,000 students.

A state investigation into LPSS contract work at Charles Burke Elementary uncovers forged bids and unlicensed contractors, prompting internal review of 500 projects.

Not only does Acadiana have a high school in the Top 10, but this local high school actually takes the number 2 spot on the list!

LPSS confirms they are investigating a viral video that allegedly shows a teacher striking a student inside a Lafayette classroom.

School districts across Louisiana—including Acadia, Cameron, and Evangeline Parishes—are adopting a 4-day school week to ease teacher burnout and improve recruitment.

A new Louisiana bill could overhaul the state’s TOPS scholarship program—creating new tiers, capping awards, and possibly raising out-of-pocket costs for some students.

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming and Baton Rouge Senator Rick Edmonds have recently unveiled "The Louisiana K-12 School Transparency Project Portal".

LPSS and Love Our Schools invite the community to participate in Serve Day 2025 on March 22. Volunteers will work on seven campuses, enhancing the school environment for students and staff.

The largest high school in Texas has more students that many East Texas towns!