BESE has created the Artificial Intelligence Committee. A group of education, technology, business and policy leaders that will look at how to expand AI integration in Louisiana classrooms and workforce development programs. Louisiana Tech president Doctor Jim Henderson chairs the new committee and says one of thee major goals is to determine how Louisiana schools can prepare students for an AI-driven economy.

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The goal of Early childhood education is to make sure young children are prepped and ready to learn when they start kindergarten.  And parents, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children wants your help on an annual parent poll on the topic. LPIC’s chief executive officer, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, says each response helps depict a clear picture of what’s working and where families still need more support.

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To access the parent poll, go to policyinstitutela.org.

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If you have a creative way to urge people not to drive while distracted, Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers wants to hear from you. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The amount of money Americans spend on Halloween is getting pretty spooky. Katherine Cullen with the National Retail Federation says this year’s spending will make mincemeat out of last year’s record of 12.2-billion dollars.

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