In Defense of TeachersIn Defense of TeachersAs parents, it's easy to think we could do a better job teaching our children than their teachers, but we'd be wrong. Here's why.Kristian BlandKristian Bland
LA Education Not The WorstLA Education Not The WorstIf you've seen stories going around about how Louisiana has the worst education system in the nation, don't worry. They're nonsense. Here's why.Kristian BlandKristian Bland
School "Debt-Shames" StudentsSchool "Debt-Shames" Students“Debt Free” day punishes students whose parents owe money to the school, by prohibiting their children from participating in Free Dress day.Kristian BlandKristian Bland
Texas School Bans Cotton PantsTexas School Bans Cotton PantsAt least one school in Beaumont, Texas is taking its district's dress code for teachers to a whole new level. And it's kind of crazy.Kristian BlandKristian Bland
La. Ranks 7th in InequalityLa. Ranks 7th in InequalityIt might not seem like it a first glance but this is actually good news for our state. We used to be on the bottom. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
House Education Committee Chair Comments On Louisiana Schools Poor ShowingLouisiana schools show poorly in another national survey. The chairman of the House Education Committee offers his comments. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
LSU Professor Fired For Using Bad Language In The ClassroomA tenured professor at LSU is dismissed for using real life language in teaching her students. She plans to appeal her dismissal. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Battling Childhood Obesity – New Program Teaches TeachersBattling Childhood Obesity – New Program Teaches TeachersA new program designed to teach teachers how to motivate and educate children who are dealing with obesity begins this fall. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Hunting Season Upon Us; Time To Get EducatedHunting Season Upon Us; Time To Get EducatedLouisiana is known for it's outdoors and for it's hunting and fishing. With another year comes new hunters. We wanted to give you the 411 on hunter safety courses that you can take or for the new hunter in your family or group.Mike SoileauMike Soileau