The Louisiana Department of Education says it has received a 70-million dollar grant to accelerate student reading. Deputy Superintendent of Education Doctor Jennna Chiasson says the funds are from the U-S Department of Education…
Cut 4 (11) “….five years”
Chaisson says the funding will go to schools that have high teacher turnover, a high percentage of new teachers, high schools with low graduation rates and schools that have a high number of third graders at risk of retention.
It’s suicide prevention month. Louisiana State Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Robyn Thomas, urges Louisianans to learn how the 9-8-8 hotline can help individuals struggling with mental health issues.
9-8-8 has specialized lines for veterans, Spanish speakers, LGBTQ+ under 25, and hearing impaired.
A new report by the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana shows that the number of students receiving college tuition money through the state’s TOPS program is down for the third year in a row. PAR President Steven Procopio says one of the biggest reasons is that the state is losing population. And as a result, the state is paying out less for the program.
Under the program, students who achieve at least a 2.5 GPA and an ACT score of 20 receive their tuition to any public college or university in Louisiana paid for.
Just like last week, the Saints were firing on all cylinders yesterday, as they destroyed the Cowboys in Arlington, 44-19. Alvin Kamara scored four touchdowns, including one on a 57-yard catch and run. Kamara says offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak made it easy.
The Saints’ first-team offense scored on their first 15 possessions to start the season. The streak was snapped early in the fourth quarter on an interception.