The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education will meet today and one of the items on the agenda is the question of what to do about Common Core Opt-Outs. Michelle Southern reports…

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The cold front that began moving through the state last night has caused another round of wintry precipitation in north Louisiana. There are reports of snow in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, as well as a wintry mix in Monroe. State highway officials have closed a portion of I-49 and I-220 in the Shreveport area as a precaution. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon in north Louisiana. Central Louisiana is under a Winter Weather Advisory until noon, as well.

In an effort to address the state’s $1.6 billion budget deficit, Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera suggests that Louisiana increase its oyster lease rates. The audit report recommends more than doubling the lease rate, from $2 an acre to $5.20. Sal Sunseri, with P&J Oysters in New Orleans, says this proposed rate increase will effect more than just the consumer…

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He says a reasonable rate increase would be acceptable, but what is proposed is just too great.

Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend and sleep experts have some tips for parents on ways to prepare their children for losing an hour of sleep. Laura Swartz with Healthy Happy Sleep says the change will be easy for naturally early risers but most parents will know if they’re children are sensitive to changes in their routine.

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Swartz says give yourself permission to relax about this change since parents tend to over think the process.