A redesign of how teachers are prepared to lead a classroom has been approved by BESE. It would require a one year apprenticeship for aspiring teachers before they can be certified. BESE President Jim Garvey says he supports this change because it will improve the ability of new teachers to hit the ground running on day one…:
CUT 6 (09) “mentor teacher”
President of the Louisiana Association of Educators Debbie Meaux says she is in favor of the concept, but this program is moving way too fast. She says some college classes would be stripped away with this new program…:
CUT 8 (09) “mini me”
The one year residency will be required for certification starting July 1, 2018.

LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron said on the SEC coaches teleconference that running back Leonard Fournette will likely miss his second straight game this Saturday.

The man who raised Mike VI, the LSU mascot who died yesterday from cancer, says he will never forget the lovable tiger cub. Steve Cotner was a volunteer at the Greater Cats of Indiana when Roscoe was adopted by LSU…:
CUT 1 (12) “somewhere”
LSU’s Student Government announced it will host a memorial service for Mike this evening in front of Mike VI’s habitat.

An attorney in Metairie has filed a petition to recall Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni. This comes after Yenni admitted to sending improper text messages to a 17-year-old boy. Robert Evans made the announcement after Yenni said he had no plans to resign because he didn’t do anything illegal.