The State Department of Education has launched the “Be Irreplaceable. Be a Teacher” campaign. Teacher of the Year Kim Eckert says it’s a challenge to bring in new teachers to Louisiana, since nearby states pay an average of 17-hundred-dollars more. She hopes this campaign will urge teachers to speak openly with lawmakers and education officials to help attract new educators…
Across Louisiana, students, teen aged boys mainly, have been arrested for terrorizing school mates in the wake of the mass shooting in south Florida. Police are reporting incidents all over the state. LSU Pediatric psychologist Joy Osofsky (Oh-saf-ski) says it’s her belief that kids are simply mimicking what they see.
While many high school students are ready and able to participate in sports, there isn’t enough referees to officiate those games. LHSAA Assistant Executive Director Keith Alexander says some sports have plenty of refs, while it’s harder to find officials who will work basketball games. He believes the crowds, especially if they get unruly, make a difference.
Owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans Tom Benson is in the hospital. The 90- year old has flu like symptoms and is in ICU, but is resting comfortably.