The Louisiana Department of Education is rolling out a new way to evaluate teachers. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jenna Chiasson (sha-son) says it’s called Louisiana’s Educator Advancement and Development System, or LEADS…
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Chiasson says LEADS will promote the recruitment and retention of effective teachers and struggling teachers will receive immediate instructional support.

Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming wants lawmakers to pass legislation next year that would rid the state of its personal income tax. Fleming believes this major tax reform would attract more businesses and residents to the state….
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Expect lawmakers to look at ways next year to lower the state’s income tax and balance that by eliminating certain sales tax exemptions.

Joe Petraro is taking online classes at LSU as a sports leadership major. He’s also an 11-year-old with Tourette Syndrome. Mel Bridges has this incredible story.
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LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell and linebacker Harold Perkins have both been named to ESPN’s All-American preseason team.
Ragin Cajuns coach Michael Desormeaux has yet to make any decisions on who will be the starting quarterback for the season opener against Grambling. It’s a tight battle between Chandler Fields and Ben Woolridge.