Baton Rouge educator Emmitt Glynn honored as La. History Teacher of the Year

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Up and down the aisles of the College Walmart they went. Ninety-six students from Glasgow Middle School eagerly used their $100 gift cards for Christmas shopping as part of the school`s inaugural "Gifts for Gators." The event was made possible through donations and coordination by the federally funded Project SEED Grant. Selected students worked with a mentor teacher to create a shopping list and budget for their shopping experience. Mentor also taught students how to write a thank-you note to the donor. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the donors, including the families of school faculty, Stantec consulting engineers, Metro Councilman Rowdy Gaudet, First United Methodist Church, LS Womack contractors, and School Board member Mike Gaudet, whose contributions made this meaningful event possible.

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For the sixth consecutive year, coach Terrell Thomas and members of his Broadmoor High School Buccaneers baseball team donated new bikes to students. Thomas said this year, they gifted 25 bikes to girls and boys at 12-15 elementary schools.
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The last deliveries for the annual "Adopt an Elf" campaign have been completed this year. A heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors and committed volunteers from the Baton Rouge community and beyond, whose contributions have made a significant difference for EBR Schools families in need. Your support has truly brightened the holiday season for many families.

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Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School enhanced the holiday spirit by celebrating the "12 Days of Christmas Cheer." It featured a range of engaging events for the students and staff, such as various dress days, singing in the halls and a door-decoration contest.

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One step into any one of Emmitt Glynn III`s classes at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, and it`s easy to see why he`s regarded as a distinguished educator.

On Thursday in the school`s library, Glynn was honored for his selection as the 2024 Louisiana History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute.

The prestigious award was established in 2004. It recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools and U.S. territories for their outstanding contributions to American history education.

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 American history education.

Glynn, along with 52 other finalists, will receive a $1,000 honorarium, as well as a core archive of American history books and educational materials curated by the Gilder Lehrman Institute.

Glynn teaches AP African-American studies and AP U.S. government and politics at Baton Rouge High. He is a nationally board-certified teacher in social studies/history with 30 years of teaching experience. He is a native of Baton Rouge and is a graduate of Southern University and earned a master`s in history from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Congratulations, Mr. Glynn. ...