Lafayette, La. Ranks High in Education, Low in AchievementLafayette, La. Ranks High in Education, Low in AchievementHowever, there are education numbers in there that Lafayette can point to as a sign of hope.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Want to Help Lafayette, La. Teachers? Check Out Their WishlistsWant to Help Lafayette, La. Teachers? Check Out Their WishlistsAs teachers prepare for the school year, they begin to take stock of what they need. Here's what our local teachers need most.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
New State Funding Allows Acadiana Schools to Enhance SecurityNew State Funding Allows Acadiana Schools to Enhance SecurityContinued discussions about school safety have led to changes in campus layout and access. Those changes are likely to continue.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
A New Education Law Could Affect Elementary Lafayette StudentsA New Education Law Could Affect Elementary Lafayette StudentsLouisiana is now shifting its gaze to the lower elementary levels to bring more intervention to students before it's too late.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette Parish Superintendent Irma Trosclair to Step DownLafayette Parish Superintendent Irma Trosclair to Step DownCiting a desire to spend time with family, Trosclair will step down effective July 20.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Texas A&M-Commerce Professor Claims Entire Class Used AI to CheatTexas A&M-Commerce Professor Claims Entire Class Used AI to CheatQuestions arise after a professor at a university in Texas failed an entire class for using "Chat GTP."Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
La. Legislature Kills Pay Raise After Outrage Over Teacher PayLa. Legislature Kills Pay Raise After Outrage Over Teacher PayIt would appear that while teachers may yet get a pay raise, legislators are stuck with their current salary, per diem, and other benefits.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Baton Rouge Teacher Accused of Raping Student Now in CustodyBaton Rouge Teacher Accused of Raping Student Now in CustodyHe faces two very serious charges, and has been terminated from the school system and from the sheriff's department, where he was a reserve officer.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
High School Coach in Baton Rouge Accused of Raping StudentHigh School Coach in Baton Rouge Accused of Raping StudentAn arrest warrant has been issued for the coach, who is facing charges of third-degree rape and prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student. Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette Middle Locked Down Briefly as Police Chase Naked ManLafayette Middle Locked Down Briefly as Police Chase Naked ManAccording to the Lafayette Police Department, the man did not enter the campus, but the school took safety measures.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette Parish Student Injured by Discarded Needle on BusLafayette Parish Student Injured by Discarded Needle on BusThere is no further information on the needles found on the bus, but LPSS is investigating the matter further.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Former STM Coach Accused of Attempting to Produce Child PornFormer STM Coach Accused of Attempting to Produce Child PornFormer STM coach and teacher Jacob De La Paz will appear before a U.S. magistrate judge at 1 p.m. today.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
STM Coach Who Sent Video to Teen Arrested by Feds in YoungsvilleSTM Coach Who Sent Video to Teen Arrested by Feds in YoungsvilleDe La Paz is currently being held at the St. Martin Parish jail.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Retiring LPSS Teacher Opening Early Childhood Education CenterRetiring LPSS Teacher Opening Early Childhood Education CenterThe new early childhood education center, Campbell Academy, will open on Pont des Mouton in Lafayette this August.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Chemical Spill Forces Lafayette Parish School to Close TuesdayChemical Spill Forces Lafayette Parish School to Close TuesdayThe Lafayette Parish School System announced Monday afternoon that Southside would be closed on Tuesday to "properly clean the contaminated area."Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Louisiana Superintendent Opposes New Trans Athlete Title IX RuleLouisiana Superintendent Opposes New Trans Athlete Title IX RuleAs Brumley notes, the Title IX proposed rule "sits in direct opposition to Louisiana law."Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette PD Arrest Second Student in Comeaux High Sexual BatteryLafayette PD Arrest Second Student in Comeaux High Sexual BatteryThe investigation into the incident is still under investigation by LPSS and the Lafayette Police Department.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette Parish High School Student Arrested for Sexual AssaultLafayette Parish High School Student Arrested for Sexual AssaultThe investigation into the sexual battery on Comeaux High School's campus is still ongoing but it does involve juveniles.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
LPSS: Lafayette High School Locked Down After Social Media ThreatLPSS: Lafayette High School Locked Down After Social Media ThreatThe investigation into the threat against Lafayette High is still ongoing at this time. Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
2 Carencro High Students Arrested in Separate Friday Incidents2 Carencro High Students Arrested in Separate Friday IncidentsLaw enforcement officials and school administrators quickly found the two Carencro High School students after threats were made.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham