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Our Kids Don’t Have Time To Wait
Whatever your opinion on the state of public education, one thing is clear: childhood is fleeting. Children don’t have time to wait while adults drag their feet, kick a metaphorical…
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Our C-rated high schools average a 15 on the ACT
The recent impressive gains in education rankings Louisiana has experienced, alongside a handful of other southern states, are rooted in our policymakers’ belief in the power of accountability. States that…
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The Alliance’s Facilities Realignment Priorities
Faced with decades of disinvestment and population changes, EBR has been left with a school facilities portfolio that is significantly larger than needed to serve the number of students currently…
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The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Action’s statement on the vote to close IDEA Bridge & Innovation
Earlier this week, the members of the IDEA Public Schools Louisiana Board voted to relinquish their charter and close their schools. When schools are unable to deliver on the promise…
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Selection of EBR Superintendent LaMont Cole
Congratulations to LaMont Cole on his selection as the next superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish. Mr. Cole is an experienced and thoughtful educator, and we are looking forward to…
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School Board Should Set Aside Differences to Put Children First
The East Baton Rouge School Board has a responsibility to the community to come to a consensus on who should be elected the next superintendent. Last night, despite the hard…