The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
Baton Rouge Magnet High Principal Nanette McCann has been selected Magnet Schools of America Region V Principal of the Year, a highly competitive honor recognizing magnet leaders who exemplify excellence […]
Teaching brings joy to Wildwood Elementary School’s Alexandra Horner, who was honored on Feb. 5 as the English as a Second Language Teacher of the Year by the Louisiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. “It’s a culmination of so much joyous work,” said Horner, who has been
High praise for high-dosage tutoring. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole celebrated on Jan. 31 at Jefferson Terrace Academy to highlight EBR Schools’ successful implementation of state initiatives around high-dosage tutoring. Jefferson Terrace Principal Joy Watson emphasized the value of high-dosage tutoring, describing
Congratulations to Paul Jackson, of Scotlandville Magnet High School, for his selection as the Region V Principal of the Year by Magnet Schools of America. The esteemed recognition celebrates exceptional leadership in advancing equity and diversity within magnet schools across Region V, which includes Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma,
Louisiana’s incredible educators and students were celebrated for the phenomenal growth shown over the past few years. EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole joined Gov. Jeff Landry, state Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and a host of other dignitaries for a press conference announcing the results on Jan. 29 at
Principal Kyle Fontenette of Mayfair Laboratory School has been recognized as one of nine finalists for the 2026 state Principal
Sharon Hills Elementary School students and educators recently participated in a new pilot program focused on carbon dioxide (CO₂) and
Congratulations to Broadmoor High School junior Abby Alvarado for winning first place at the Regional and National Marshall-Brennan Moot Court
EBR Schools Family,
We would like to remind you that Monday, Jan. 19, is a national holiday. All school sites and offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This weekend is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on his message of equality and service. #DareToDream
Erica Courtney is a fifth-grade ELA teacher at Progress Elementary! With 12 years at Progress and 25 years in education overall, including 19 with EBR, she loves watching students grow as readers and writers and seeing their excitement for ELA come to life. She believes children are the future, is proud to be part of EBR Schools, and also organizes student haircuts at Progress in collaboration with Ray J’s College of Hair.
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Southeast Middle School hosted "Literacy and Numeracy Night" to provide parents and students with helpful information and engaging activities to support success on the LEAP. Families explored reading strategies in core classes to strengthen comprehension and writing skills. Students and parents teamed up to compete in fun math games focused on building fluency.👏
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STEM meets sports at Park Forest Elementary CSAM!
Former LSU Tiger and NBA player Ronald Dupree is leading an exciting pilot program for 4th and 5th-grade magnet students with ARC Hoops, a web-based platform that brings math and data science concepts to life through basketball. Students engaged with interactive video lessons, data analysis, and friendly classroom challenges, all while strengthening their critical thinking skills and connecting their learning to real-world applications.
Highland Elementary and Sonic on Perkins collaborated with the debut of the school’s very own signature drink, the Roaring Tiger.
Highland ES is the first and only school to have a signature drink with Sonic. Even better, 10 percent of the proceeds from every Roaring Tiger sold go directly back to support the school. This partnership highlights school pride, community support, and creative ways to give back.
Stop by Sonic on Perkins (4171 Perkins Rd), grab a Roaring Tiger, and support Highland Elementary!
Mary Legoria is a Magnet Science Specialist at WHAM! With 23 years at WHAM and 36 years in education, all with EBR, she believes it is important to teach students to care for the earth, understanding that a love for animals and plant life comes full circle. She loves seeing the joy and pride students feel when they grow a plant and considers it her mission to teach compassion that carries into everyday life. She also shares a deep love for WHAM, where her passions are supported.
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Growing stronger together. 🚀
We were proud to bring charter and district school leaders together to review services, dig into school data, and collaborate on strategies to improve performance scores. When schools are supported, all students win! #WeAreEBR #DaretobeGreat #LetsGoHigher
