Education

Schedules can be crazy, and it's easy to fall behind. How can you make sure your child is on top of their work?

Lafayette turns colder Monday, with near freezing temperatures at sunrise. LPSS will allow sweatpants for the day; here’s what’s allowed by grade and what jackets are allowed.

Louisiana 4th graders led the nation in reading growth for the second year running, jumping from 42nd to 16th place. The state's science of reading reforms are working.

LHS briefly sheltered in place after a report of a weapon; LPD determined it was a voice recorder. Quick reporting and a fast response kept students safe.

Lafayette schools SLCC and LHS locked down after St. Landry inmate escaped Ochsner Hospital. Police assist in recapture efforts. Parents advised avoid school drop-off.

Green T. Lindon Elementary dismissed students early due to air conditioning failure. Parents must pick up children as buses aren't running. Extended repairs expected at Lafayette Parish school.

Louisiana ranks near last in WalletHub’s 2025 livability report, struggling in poverty and health but shining in food and friendliness.

Some Louisiana classrooms will be having a new addition this year that is being mandated.

Louisiana leads nation in AI education with guidelines for parents. Learn age-appropriate tools, warning signs of over-reliance, and household rules.

School districts across Louisiana—including Acadia, Cameron, and Evangeline Parishes—are adopting a 4-day school week to ease teacher burnout and improve recruitment.

For one Louisiana high school, it's not a case of some of the class of 2025 starting college this Fall, it's a case of every graduating senior.

New data shows Lafayette Parish students scoring higher than state averages in most LEAP subjects—especially English and Geometry.

Lafayette, Iberia, Vermilion, and other parishes could lose millions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impacting teachers, after-school care, and student support.

Proposed $656.5 million budget raises teacher pay through position eliminations and S.J. Montgomery Elementary closure serving 30,000 students.

A state investigation into LPSS contract work at Charles Burke Elementary uncovers forged bids and unlicensed contractors, prompting internal review of 500 projects.

A video allegedly showing Lafayette teachers slapping a student at Edgar Martin Middle is under investigation by LPSS as public backlash grows.

Lafayette Parish School System is raising the starting salary for teachers and rolling out a new performance-based bonus structure aimed at retention and student achievement.

Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary is one of just 200 schools nationwide awarded a 2025 Laura Bush Foundation grant—bringing more than $12,000 in new books to students in Lafayette Parish.

In the most recent ranking, Louisiana came in 37th for Pre-K-12 education. That's up three spots from last year.

Louisiana's teachers go above and beyond every day. Whether it's a gift card, a handwritten note, or some other personal token, showing appreciation for their work is great. But there are some rules to follow.