This school year, some of Louisiana’s educators will be evaluated under a new system: Louisiana’s Educator Advancement and Development System, or LEADS. Under LEADS, teachers with at least three years of experience who score highly on their first observation can opt out of remaining observations that school year. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jenna Chiasson (sha-son)…

cut 14 (10) “…rewarded.”

Louisiana Treasurer Dr. John Fleming has advised against approving Bank of America as an authorized fiscal agent for the state based on concerns that the bank denied services to customers and potential customers based on their political perspectives, including Christian organizations, gun manufacturers and fossil fuel producers…

cut 9 (10) “…with their vocation.”

President Joe and First Lady Jill Biden announced 23 million dollars in funding for Tulane University to secret an imaging system that can scan a tumor during surgery and determine if any cancer tissue was left behind. Lead Researcher Dr. J. Quincy Brown says this project embodies the goals of cancer research…

cut 7 (12) “…has stalled.”

High school athletics season is coming up, and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association is looking to rectify a shortage of referees. LHAA Director Lee Sanders says of the roughly one thousand state football officials, 60% of them are over the age of 50. He says they want to recruit younger officials before the more senior ones hang up their whistles.

cut 30 (11) “…the sports.”