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Baton Rouge Magnet High Principal Honored

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 […]

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Superintendent Cole speaks to Rotary Club of BR

Attendees at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge meeting on Dec. 11 at Drusilla Catering were perhaps expecting guest speaker EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole to review the handout they received touting his 100 days in office. They got a lot more. “You can read that at your leisure. It

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Scotlandville High track coach Ursula Harris gets national honor

Before being recognized on the national level, track coach Ursula Harris was honored with a sendoff reception Dec. 13 at Scotlandville Magnet High School. Last spring, Harris led Scotlandville to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division I indoor and Class 5A outdoor championship. In July, she was named National

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EBR Schools celebrates three straight years of academic growth

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has achieved three years of continuous academic growth — its highest overall school performance score under the current accountability system — according to the annual report cards released by the Louisiana Department of Education on Nov. 20. The district, which grew in seven

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Mayfair Laboratory honored as Blue Ribbons School in Washington, D.C.

Mayfair Laboratory School goes to Washington. Mayfair was one of the 356 schools in the nation formally recognized as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbons School during an awards ceremony Nov. 7-8 in Washington, D.C. This prestigious recognition highlights the commitment, hard work and excellence in education exhibited daily

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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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

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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. 
#DareToBeGreat #DareToGoHigher #WeAreEBR

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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!

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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.
#DareToBeGreat #DareToGoHigher #WeAreEBR

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