School performance scores for K-12 return to pre-pandemic levels. Brooke Thorington has more.
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State health officials say more people in Louisiana are getting the flu this year, and they’re getting it early. Marsanne Golsby has more.
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School performance scores indicate Louisiana K-12 schools are back at pre-pandemic levels Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley made the announcement this morning and says the statewide performance score in 2019 was 77-point-1 and for 2022 the state has bounced back.
The scores are based on student achievement data.
He credits a collective focus on attendance and well-being and professional learning for teachers for the increase in scores. Brumley says the boost in performance scores should be celebrated.
Brumley believes if they stay the course on literacy, refresh the way they think about math, continue to transform our high schools and…
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For the 2020-2021 school year the department released simulated school performance scores that were not official results due to the pandemic. For a listing of scores, you can visit a link at Louisiana Radio Network-dot-com.
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First District Congressman Steve Scalise from Jefferson Parish has been elected as Majority Leader in the 118th Congress, which will be controlled by Republicans starting in 2023. Scalise says they will fight for hardworking Americans…
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Scalise says as majority leader he looks forward to bringing legislation to the House floor that will reduce inflation, lower energy costs, secure the border, and help law enforcement officers keep our communities safe…
Hale Boggs was the last U-S Representative from Louisiana to serve as majority leader and he held that post in the early 1970s.
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In addition to Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise serving as House Majority Leader in DC next year, Congressman Mike Johnson will keep his current position as vice-chair of the Republican caucus. When ask what it means for the state Johnson says it gives Louisiana more of a voice on steering committees and committee chair appointments.
And with just a thin majority in the House, Johnson says the GOP will have the power of the purse strings…
Congressmen Garret Graves, Clay Higgins, Julia Letlow, and Troy Carter are also expected to advance in their committee assignments.
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Flu season is hitting Louisiana early, and hard. State health officer Dr. Joseph Kanter says flu activity is twice the national average.
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Kanter says this follows two years of lower flu rates because people were taking precautions due to COVID. He says people may be putting off getting their flu shots because after COVID they’ve got vaccine fatigue. But he says the flu vaccine takes effect relatively quickly and urges people to get vaccinated, especially with the holidays approaching.
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Kanter says the current vaccines are up to date and effective at preventing the current flu strains that are making the rounds. He urges everyone six months of age or older to get the flu shot. He says this season the flu has already caused one pediatric death.
He says if you don’t have health insurance or are low on funds you can get a free shot.
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For more information on free vaccines go to ldh.la.gov.