The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
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 Dec. […]
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
After touring Westdale Middle School’s amazing aquaponics lab on Wednesday, Baton Rouge native and U.S. Department of Agriculture Administrator Daniel
Subaru of Baton Rouge presented a $10,000 check to Woodlawn Elementary School on Aug. 16 as part of the Adopt
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Ready Start Network has received a three-year, $50,000 grant to target and improve
School is out, and it’s time for some winter fun! ❄️☃️ Let’s take a moment to reflect on this year and all the amazing things we`ve accomplished together. We wish everyone a magical and safe holiday season as we gear up for 2025! 🎉✨ A huge shoutout to our incredible faculty, staff, students, and their families for all your hard work during the first part of the school year. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy the winter break! 🛷🎄 #WeAreEBR #Holidays
School is out, and it’s time for some winter fun! ❄️☃️ Let’s take a moment to reflect on this year and all the amazing things we`ve accomplished together. We wish everyone a magical and safe holiday season as we gear up for 2025! 🎉✨ A huge shoutout to our incredible faculty, staff, students, and their families for all your hard work during the first part of the school year. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy the winter break! 🛷🎄 #WeAreEBR #Holidays
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.
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.
Look who dropped by to take pictures with students at Progress Elementary School. Thank you, Santa, for spreading joy and creating wonderful memories.
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Look who dropped by to take pictures with students at Progress Elementary School. Thank you, Santa, for spreading joy and creating wonderful memories.
#WeAreEBR #ebrschools
Attendees were able to experience the impressive talents of students showcased at McKinley Middle Academic Magnet School of Visual & Performing Arts. The "Christmas at McKinley" event featured exceptional vocalists, dancers and musicians.
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Attendees were able to experience the impressive talents of students showcased at McKinley Middle Academic Magnet School of Visual & Performing Arts. The "Christmas at McKinley" event featured exceptional vocalists, dancers and musicians.
#WeAreEBR #ebrschools
A parent expressed that a new laptop is bringing joy to her daughter as an early Christmas present. On Wednesday, 100 "high-achieving" students at Claiborne Elementary School received their own personal laptops on Wednesday, courtesy of the James M. Cox Foundation and Cox Communications. "She`s been really good in school, so she kind of feels as though the school recognized her for her work,"` parent Kyra Dunbar said of her third-grader. "I`m really happy for her. She`s excited. She`s been talking about it for the last two weeks." Special thanks to Cox; Executive Director Jennifer Lightfoot and the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System; EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole; Deputy Superintendent Adam Smith; and Claiborne Principal Courtney Turner and her staff.
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https://www.wbrz.com/news/claiborne-elementary-students-receive-100-laptops-from-cox-charity-foundation
A parent expressed that a new laptop is bringing joy to her daughter as an early Christmas present. On Wednesday, 100 "high-achieving" students at Claiborne Elementary School received their own personal laptops on Wednesday, courtesy of the James M. Cox Foundation and Cox Communications. "She`s been really good in school, so she kind of feels as though the school recognized her for her work,"` parent Kyra Dunbar said of her third-grader. "I`m really happy for her. She`s excited. She`s been talking about it for the last two weeks." Special thanks to Cox; Executive Director Jennifer Lightfoot and the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System; EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole; Deputy Superintendent Adam Smith; and Claiborne Principal Courtney Turner and her staff.
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https://www.wbrz.com/news/claiborne-elementary-students-receive-100-laptops-from-cox-charity-foundation
It was an enchanted evening. Our EBR Early Childhood Community Network celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Friday at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center with the theme "Once Upon a Time." Thank you to EBR Schools leadership, ECE teachers, partners and providers for such an amazing evening and job of serving our children, families and the community.
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It was an enchanted evening. Our EBR Early Childhood Community Network celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Friday at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center with the theme "Once Upon a Time." Thank you to EBR Schools leadership, ECE teachers, partners and providers for such an amazing evening and job of serving our children, families and the community.
#WeAreEBR #ebrschools
EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole served as grand marshal for this year`s Gus Young Christmas Parade. Cole was accompanied by administrative director KC Gilbert.
EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole served as grand marshal for this year`s Gus Young Christmas Parade. Cole was accompanied by administrative director KC Gilbert.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management – ADavis6@ebrschools.org, (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo – DStaten@ebrschools.org, (225) 326-5668.
