The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
November is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month. In the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, we currently have 1,121 students identified as experiencing homelessness. During this month, we want to […]
The “Showdown on the Bluff” high school football kickoff set for 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 29-30, at Southern University’s A.W. Mumford Stadium has stirred up significant excitement. Superintendent LaMont Cole is among those leading the charge. “This is a glorious day here on the Bluff,” Cole said during
After touring Westdale Middle School’s amazing aquaponics lab on Wednesday, Baton Rouge native and U.S. Department of Agriculture Administrator Daniel Whitley was impressed and a little envious. “I’m not the jealous type, but I’m jealous that we didn’t have this while I was in middle school,” said Whitley, who attended
Subaru of Baton Rouge presented a $10,000 check to Woodlawn Elementary School on Aug. 16 as part of the Adopt A Classroom program and the Subaru Loves Learning event. Twenty randomly selected teachers received $500 each to use for school supplies for their classrooms. “All of teachers are exceptional. We
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Ready Start Network has received a three-year, $50,000 grant to target and improve early childhood education compensation. “We are so proud of the early childhood team for their work to get awarded this grant with six other early childhood networks,” said Dr. Leigh
Before being recognized on the national level, track coach Ursula Harris was honored with a sendoff reception Dec. 13 at
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has achieved three years of continuous academic growth β its highest overall school
Mayfair Laboratory School goes to Washington. Mayfair was one of the 356 schools in the nation formally recognized as a
Baton Rouge High had the honor of welcoming Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Magnet Schools of America Executive Director Ramin Taheri! Students enjoyed an inspiring conversation reflecting on our country and the importance of civic engagement. During her visit, Congresswoman Letlow was proudly recognized as a Magnet Schools Champion of Excellence, celebrating her outstanding support for magnet education and student opportunity across Louisiana.
π Learning is being ignited and re-ignited at Capitol Elementary.
On Tuesday, the school hosted a launch event for its Teach For America Ignite Fellowship, now in its second year of providing virtual high-dosage tutoring for Capitol students.
District leaders, donors, BESE members, LSU School of Education representatives, and elected officials joined Teach For America to observe third graders in action during tutoring sessions.
βWeβre just excited to have it again this year,β said proud Capitol Principal Karla Johnson. βOnce you have the buy-in from the students, you canβt do anything but excel, and thatβs what weβre seeing here at Capitol.β
Through its Ignite program, Teach For America aims to double literacy rates for Louisiana third graders by 2030 in the communities it serves. This year, more than 300 tutors will partner with 525 students across area parishes.
#WeAreEBR #daretobegreat #ebrschools #TeachForAmerica #IgniteFellowship #LiteracyMatters
π EBR Schools is thrilled to celebrate Terrica Jamison, the administrative director of technology, for being featured in EdTech Magazine. Her visionary leadership is transforming digital access for students across the district. She is leading the charge to close the digital divide and ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.
π± Thanks to a $2 million grant from T Mobile, Jamison and the Information Technology team provided connected Chromebooks to high school students, giving them reliable internet access at home and empowering learning beyond the classroom.
π» Beyond that, the team deployed over 11,000 devices districtwide, supporting students at every grade level with access to digital learning tools.
π Jamisonβs leadership, strategic vision and commitment to equity are driving real change, and we couldnβt be prouder of her and the entire IT!
#EBRSchools #TechLeadership #DigitalEquity #StudentSuccess #InnovationInEducation #EBRITTeam #ClosingTheDivide #WeAreEBR
Wishing our teams good luck as they begin the playoff season! The Road to the Cajundome starts today!
π McKinley Elementaryβs trunk-or-treat event drew an enthusiastic crowd of parents, students, and community partners! Families enjoyed candy, fun activities, and a safe space to celebrate together. The McKinley High Marching Band added to the excitement with energetic performances that filled the evening with school spirit and festive fun.
#WeAreEBR #ebrschools
π A huge thank-you to our vendors, candidatesand everyone who made the EBR Schools Annual Fall Fling Recruitment & Retention Event a success! π
Our Human Resources team filled several positions and is still accepting applications for openings across the district.
Apply today at π ebrschools.org/humanresources/careers
#WeAreEBR #EBRSchools #NowHiring #TeamEBR
π Itβs Book Fair Week at Shenandoah Elementary. π
Students are diving into a world of stories, adventures and imagination β all right in the library! With hundreds of books, thereβs something for every reader. π¦ΈββοΈπβ¨
#WeAreEBR #DareToBeGreat #EBRschools
