Louisiana’s scholarship program, also known as the voucher program, is now accepting applications from low-income families who wish to have their child attend a private school of their choice with the use of state dollars. Ann Duplessis, president of the Louisiana Federation for Children says the other major qualification is that the student is enrolled in a low-performing public school…

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Families may apply at the department of education’s website or in person at the participating school of their choice through February 27th.

Louisiana’s newly selected Higher Education Commissioner is starting a statewide tour to introduce himself to communities and school leaders. Joseph Rallo says he wants all of the system presidents to be be on the same page when it comes to dealing with issues facing higher ed…

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Rallo will be in Natchitoches today, Shreveport tomorrow and Monroe on Thursday.

The 2015 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is in its 46th year and the lineup once again includes huge acts like Elton John, Lady Gaga along with Tony Bennett, Keith Urban, The Who, Ed Sheeran, Chicago, Steve Winwood and many many more. Festival Producer Quint Davis says they are very excited about this year’s performers which are big across the board…

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Jazzfest this year is April 24th to May 3rd and you can get the full schedule online a nojazzfest.com. Tickets are on sale starting today.