BESE has approved a plan to better prepare new teachers for the classroom. BESE President Jim Garvey says the new one year residency requirement will ensure that teachers are ready to hit the ground running on their first day.

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The residency will be required for certification beginning in July of 2018.

About 23-percent of Louisiana adults have at least a four year degree, according to a new report from 24/7 Wall Street. That’s 8 percentage points below the national average. Demographer Greg Rigamer says Louisiana’s lower than average household creates financial obstacles for people seeking degrees.

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The report found New Orleans has the highest concentration of college grads in the state.

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office says a chase and standoff this morning resulted in the death of a suspect wanted for attempted murder of a police officer. Spokeswoman Lori Steele says it all started when a deputy attempted to pull over 31-year-old Blaine Beason and a chase ensued.

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Steele says Beason was later located in a barn where a deputy found the suspect pointing a gun at the cop.

In the wake of two historic floods, Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana wants parents to remember they’re not the only ones who feel pressure after a disaster. Executive Director Amanda Brunson says stress can lead to children complaining, wetting the bed, and being clingy, and it’s important for parents to understand where this behavior is coming from.

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She says struggling parents can call 1-800-CHILDREN.