State education officials say LEAP scores from the last school year show third through eighth graders improved their overall mastery rate by one percent in English. But Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says math and science scores held steady after consecutive years of improvement
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Brumley says in an effort to increase outcomes, the state will make tutoring more available.

Louisiana’s law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every classroom is facing a legal challenge and a federal judge will hear oral arguments on September 30th. State Attorney General Liz Murrill believes the lawsuit against the newly signed law is premature…
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A new study finds that construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project will produce a huge economic impact to the New Orleans region. Sean Richardson has more.
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Despite wanting a new contract, running back Alvin Kamara is with his teammates as training camp is underway in southern California for the Saints. Kamara’s contract runs through 2025 and he believes he still has a few more years left. A-K turns 29 today.