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Help Bring Holiday Magic to Students in Need Through ‘Adopt An Elf’ BATON ROUGE, LA. — The halls are beginning to fill with holiday cheer as the East Baton Rouge […]
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District Principal of the Year Winners ElementaryDr. Joy Abernathy-Dyer, Villa Del ReyVanessa Bloss, Woodlawn Elementary MiddleAaron Sinclair, Eva Legard Center HighJohn Hayman, Tara High School District Teacher of the Year Winners ElementaryKylie Altier, Buchanan ElementaryBrittany Jefferson, Park Medical Academy MiddleJustin Broussard, Park Forest MiddleJanesa Richardson, Scotlandville Middle HighLai Cao, Baton
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Congratulations to Brennan Smith (Westdale Heights Academic Magnet), Madilyn Whitmore (Westdale Middle School) and Noor Akram (Woodlawn High School) for
Mathematics content supervisor Latrenda Knighten was elected as president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics during the organization’s
📚 It’s Book Fair Week at Shenandoah Elementary. 🎉
Students are diving into a world of stories, adventures and imagination — all right in the library! With hundreds of books, there’s something for every reader. 🦸♀️🐉✨
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Help Bring Holiday Magic to Students in Need Through ‘Adopt An Elf’
From Nov. 3–21, members of the community can visit ebrschools.org to “adopt” an elf, a student in need and shop for gifts that will make their holiday wishes come true. Whether it’s a warm coat, a favorite toy or a special surprise, every donation brings a little extra magic to a child’s season.
Emily Hughes is a gifted teacher for 3rd-grade students, with a total of 12 years of experience at Parkview Elementary and 12 years in education overall. She takes pride in helping children discover their identities, aspirations, and dreams. Emily loves spending her days with 3rd graders and values the relationships she has with her colleagues. She believes that a positive work environment leads to a positive impact on her students. #DareToBeGreat
All about AI. 🤖✨ Volunteers In Public Schools hosted its Partners In Education Luncheon on Thursday at the Main Library on Goodwood Boulevard, centered around “AI in Education." Educators, community partners and business leaders came together to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of teaching and learning.
The panel included:
Maverick Hobbs, senior, Liberty Magnet High School.
Amy E. Jones, chief technology officer, EBR Schools.
Dr. Andrew Schwarz, faculty coordinator for artificial intelligence, LSU.
🎓 Hobbs, 17, shared his perspective as a student using AI for learning and college essays:
I think the biggest thing is not getting caught up in the moment of getting worried about what can AI do to harm us. I think we should think about what it can do to help us," Hobbs said. "I think we should be thinking about how we innovate, how we can automate and how we can provide using the new technology."
The event also celebrated a generous $19,000 donation from Atmos Energy to support VIPS programs.
The PIE Luncheon series fosters collaboration among community partners and highlights key topics impacting local education.
🔗 Learn more: www.vipsbr.org
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📚 Targeting Truancy
The Office of Child Welfare and Attendance held a truancy workshop this week to support parents of students with attendance challenges. Attendance was required for parents whose child had five or more unexcused absences so far this semester.
These quarterly sessions help families understand the importance of daily school attendance, identify barriers that prevent students from attending regularly and connect parents with resources to overcome those challenges.
This week’s session focused on middle school families, with over 700 parents invited across three workshops. Future sessions will be held for high school and elementary families as part of the district’s ongoing effort to promote student success and engagement.
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👑 McKinley Elementary held its Royal Coronation. It was an evening of simple elegance and genuine excitement! Students beamed with pride, families showed their support, and the atmosphere was warm and celebratory. From the procession to the final crowning, the event showcased the hard work of everyone involved and created a truly meaningful moment for the school community.
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💰Youth Guidance students at Glen Oaks, McKinley and Istrouma high schools received valuable banking advice and resources from Pelican Credit Union this week. Students learned about checking and savings accounts, money management and the benefits of saving.💰
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