The Louisiana Department of Education is overhauling its K-through-12 literacy standards, and it will result in more of an emphasis on phonics, grammar and cursive. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley…
Cut 12 (05) “…positive results”
The revised standards will take effect in the 2027-28 school year. The Department of Education will support school systems with training, guidance, and instructional resources.
Starting on July 1st, the University of New Orleans will be known as LSU New Orleans as the school will transition from the University of Louisiana System to the LSU system. University president Kathy Johnson says one of the advantages of joining the LSU system is that it will expand the types of courses UNO can offer online…
The school’s colors will be changing from blue and sliver to purple and gold.
The House Appropriations’ budget proposal contains the extra funding Governor Landry is seeking for the L-A Gator Scholarship Program. Landry wants to double the funding for the voucher program that can provide financial assistance for a student to attend a private school and pay for other educational expenses. Senate President Cameron Henry does not want to double the funding, but House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says….
Cut 9 (09) “….by the governor”
The full House will vote on the budget on Thursday and then it heads to the Senate.
The document that finalized the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 will be on display at the old State Capitol in Baton Rouge starting today. It’s signed by First Counsul of the Republic of France Napoleon Bonaparte. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says the historic agreement is part of an exhibit called “Bought for a Song”
The exhibit will be on display through July 11th.