$9.7-million Awarded to ULL Consortium To Study Tuscaloosa Marine Shale$9.7-million Awarded to ULL Consortium To Study Tuscaloosa Marine ShaleA study from the 80s indicated Louisiana could be sitting on nearly seven billion barrels of crude oilLouisiana NetworkLouisiana Network
Schools Closed Today Due To Winter Storm AdvisorySchools Closed Today Due To Winter Storm AdvisoryThe following schools will be closed due to freeze warnings for Tuesday, January 16th.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Here’s A Look At The Changes Proposed To Louisiana’s TOPS ProgramHere’s A Look At The Changes Proposed To Louisiana’s TOPS ProgramState leges have mulled over how to TOPS will be affected amid a budget shortfall. Here is what's proposed.Associated PressAssociated Press
UL Lafayette’s Recognizes Outstanding Fall GraduatesUL Lafayette’s Recognizes Outstanding Fall GraduatesCongratulations to all of the Fall 2017 Outstanding Graduates.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5
La. DOE Taps ULL, LSU For Educator Resarch ConsortiumLa. DOE Taps ULL, LSU For Educator Resarch ConsortiumULL and LSU will serve as co-chairs of the Louisiana Educator Research Consortium for five years.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Edgar Martin Teacher Recognized With Huge Education Award (VIDEO)Edgar Martin Teacher Recognized With Huge Education Award (VIDEO)Dedicated Teacher and community volunteer Angela Boxie is Louisiana's Milken Educator of the year. She is the prestigious award's first winner from Lafayette Parish.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Lafayette Parish Students Win Congressional App ChallengeLafayette Parish Students Win Congressional App ChallengeThe team of Lafayette Parish students developed an app that can help connect volunteers with victims in the wake of a natural disaster.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5
Lafayette Schools Show Small Dip in Performance ScoresLafayette Schools Show Small Dip in Performance ScoresLafayette Parish Schools maintain a B rating for 2016-17.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
New Online Site Will Let Louisiana Parents Compare SchoolsNew Online Site Will Let Louisiana Parents Compare SchoolsThe new Web site--that will launch Tuesday--will offer parents the option to search for and compare Louisiana schools.Associated PressAssociated Press
LHS Marching Band Earns Top Honors At US Band ChampionshipLHS Marching Band Earns Top Honors At US Band ChampionshipLHS took top honors among 25 teams at the US Bands Southwestern Championship.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
TOPS Task Force Holds Its First Meeting WednesdayTOPS Task Force Holds Its First Meeting WednesdayThe task force will make changes to TOPS that will coincide with changes in higher education.Louisiana NetworkLouisiana Network
LDOE: ACT Scores Up For 4th Consecutive YearLDOE: ACT Scores Up For 4th Consecutive YearThe state's public school students increased average ACT scores for the 4th year in a row, from 19.1 in 2013 to 19.6 today.Louisiana NetworkLouisiana Network
Survey: Major Disconnect With How Parents Think Their Kids Are Performing In SchoolSurvey: Major Disconnect With How Parents Think Their Kids Are Performing In SchoolA survey finds most parents’ believe their children are performing better than what their test scores actually show.Louisiana NetworkLouisiana Network
Public School Students Required To Learn Cursive Beginning This School YearPublic School Students Required To Learn Cursive Beginning This School YearThe law requires students to be taught cursive writing by the third grade.Louisiana NetworkLouisiana Network
Students To Pay More At Most University of Louisiana SchoolsStudents To Pay More At Most University of Louisiana SchoolsThough TOPS is fully funded for the fall, these increases will not be covered.Associated PressAssociated Press
More La. Students Graduating High School; LPSS Grad Rates Drop SlightlyMore La. Students Graduating High School; LPSS Grad Rates Drop SlightlyState Superintendent: "As a state we’re moving towards greater graduation rates and higher levels of education." Derek AlbertDerek Albert
The Ross Report: Comeaux High Students Speak Out Against School, LPSS Admins (Audio)The Ross Report: Comeaux High Students Speak Out Against School, LPSS Admins (Audio)Two Lafayette teens suggest many, many ways the school board needs to improve district schools other than replacing portable buildings.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
LCG, Scott Councils Back LPSS Sales TaxLCG, Scott Councils Back LPSS Sales TaxThe latest round of endorsements marks support for the tax proposition from four of the six municipalities in the parish.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Science Standards Rewrite Wins Support, With Evolution TweakScience Standards Rewrite Wins Support, With Evolution TweakLouisiana's top school board is poised to back a rewrite of the state's science standards.Associated PressAssociated Press
Deferred Maintenance On College Campuses Reaches $365 MillionDeferred Maintenance On College Campuses Reaches $365 MillionLawmakers have to find a way to invest in these state owned facilities on college campuses before it’s too late.Louisiana NetworkLouisiana Network