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EBR Schools Students Achieve 14-Point Increase in K-3 Reading

East Baton Rouge Parish School System students in kindergarten through third grades demonstrated strong literacy growth during the 2025-26 school year, with the district recording its highest-ever early literacy performance. […]

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EBR Schools Among Nation’s Leaders in Academic Recovery

New data released on May 13 by the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University and the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University show that the East Baton Rouge Parish School System is among the fastest‑improving school districts in the nation in math and reading achievement coming out of

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2 EBR Schools Earn National Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education

Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts and Forest Heights Academy of Excellence have been named as Exemplary Schools by the Arts Schools Network for the 2026–2031 designation cycle. The national recognition is among the most significant honors in arts education. Arts Schools Network, the nation’s largest professional membership

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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📚💻 Are you looking for a flexible, tuition-free learning option for your child?
EBR Virtual Academy is inviting families of incoming kindergarten through second-grade students to attend a roundup and informational meeting to learn more about its tuition-free online learning program for the 2026-27 school year.
Families will receive information about:
✅ Curriculum and virtual instruction.
✅ Enrollment and registration procedures.
✅ Student support services.
✅ Daily expectations for online learning.
📅 Meeting Dates
• June 25 — 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
• July 16 — 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
📍 Location
EBR Virtual Academy, 241 Edison St., serves students in grades K-12 throughout East Baton Rouge Parish and provides a high-quality virtual education experience, including Chromebooks and instructional materials at no cost to families.
📞 For more information, call 225-663-2331 or visit EBR Virtual Academy Information Page.

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Today we celebrate the fathers and father figures who help our students dream bigger, work harder, and achieve more. Happy Father’s Day!

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Today, we celebrate Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, and progress. As we honor this historic day, we remain committed to educating, empowering, and inspiring future generations.
#Juneteenth #WeAreEBR

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If you were to teach a different subject, what would you choose? 📚🌎🧮🧬

#Teacher #STEM #ebrschools #letsgohigher

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🎉 HOW DOES $10,000 SOUND?! 🎉 
Get ready to celebrate because Scotlandville Middle Pre-Engineering Academy will play with style this year!  The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation has awarded SPEMA a fantastic $10,000 grant! 💰✨ 

But that’s not all. During an unforgettable Sports Matter Day of Play, they were treated to a surprise cleat fitting that blew everyone away! 🥳👟 Huge shoutout to Ms. Linda from SPEMA for her hard work in applying for this amazing opportunity! Thank you Dicks Sporting Goods, for your constant support of our schools. #DayOfPlay #DicksSportsMatter

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Stay Up to Date with the Latest Weather Updates

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is advising families that school bus transportation may experience delays during the Friday afternoon commute home because of weather and road conditions across the parish. Transportation staff members are working to safely transport students while navigating possible heavy traffic, flooded areas and impacted roadways caused by
changing weather conditions.

District officials said student safety remains the top priority as drivers continue routes throughout the parish. The district appreciates the understanding and cooperation of families and the community during the weather event.