Five Lafayette Schools Recognized as 'Comeback' Schools by StateFive Lafayette Schools Recognized as 'Comeback' Schools by StateBy increasing scores despite the pandemic, these schools have overcome a major hurdle.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
St. Landry Parish Superintendent Named Superintendent of the YearSt. Landry Parish Superintendent Named Superintendent of the YearPatrick Jenkins has led St. Landry Parish for 6 years and is getting recognized for the district's growth.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette Parish Second Graders Outperform State in LiteracyLafayette Parish Second Graders Outperform State in LiteracyThere are some positive signs for Lafayette Parish, but a lot more work that needs to be done as well.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Northside High Cleared After Social Media Threat Forces Students to EvacuateNorthside High Cleared After Social Media Threat Forces Students to EvacuateLaw enforcement are on the scene and investigating.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette Principal To Receive National Honors For LeadershipLafayette Principal To Receive National Honors For LeadershipCatherine Bricelj, principal at Myrtle Place Elementary, is one of nine to receive the honor.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Student Loan Forgiveness Application Now Live – How to ApplyStudent Loan Forgiveness Application Now Live – How to ApplyStudent loan forgiveness applications are now available. Here's what you need to know to get a refund of up to $20,000. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Four-Day School Weeks Could Be Coming To Acadia Parish SchoolsFour-Day School Weeks Could Be Coming To Acadia Parish SchoolsCould a shorter work week come to Acadia Parish? How would it work?Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
La. Department of Education Adopts New Summer Literacy ProgramLa. Department of Education Adopts New Summer Literacy ProgramWill a new end-of-year screening help get students back on the right track?Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Why Are LPSS Teachers Reporting To A Church For In-Service?Why Are LPSS Teachers Reporting To A Church For In-Service?Some teachers are concerned with the district's choice of venue.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Local Elementary School Named National Blue Ribbon SchoolLocal Elementary School Named National Blue Ribbon SchoolThe school received top honors after extraordinary growth in 2022.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
While Nationwide Test Scores Tanked, LPSS Saw GrowthWhile Nationwide Test Scores Tanked, LPSS Saw GrowthA new report shows reading and math scores plummeted nationwide, but LPSS got good news.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Schools Don't Have To Adopt Biden Transgender Rules, Brumley SaysSchools Don't Have To Adopt Biden Transgender Rules, Brumley SaysSuperintendent Cade Brumley notified districts and school board members Tuesday.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Local Group Seeks Acceptance, Inclusion For LGBT Teens At STMLocal Group Seeks Acceptance, Inclusion For LGBT Teens At STMThe group "We Demand More" speaks out on what they say is a controversial school policy.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Local Schools Celebrate "Return To Normal" With New School YearLocal Schools Celebrate "Return To Normal" With New School YearArea schools kicked off the school year without fear of COVID-19 for the first time since 2020.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Traffic, Teacher Shortages, And The First Days Of SchoolTraffic, Teacher Shortages, And The First Days Of SchoolWhat to know and what to do as school starts for the year.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
An Open Letter to Parents Before School StartsAn Open Letter to Parents Before School StartsFrom a teacher before the school year starts.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette's Education BoomLafayette's Education BoomGrowth amid dismal state scores. That and more in the Joe Cunningham Show notes for August 4, 2022.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Principal Fired After Pole Dancers Perform at Kindergarten PartyPrincipal Fired After Pole Dancers Perform at Kindergarten PartyThere's a time and place for everything. Apparently, a kindergarten celebration is not the proper place for pole dancing. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Legislators as Substitute Teachers? It Could HappenLouisiana Legislators as Substitute Teachers? It Could HappenA resolution in the Louisiana House would call on Representatives to volunteer in the classroom as substitute teachers. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
31 Louisiana School Systems, Including Three Here in Acadiana, to Receive $40M31 Louisiana School Systems, Including Three Here in Acadiana, to Receive $40MThe Louisiana Department of Education has announced that approved school systems will be receiving $40 million for the Reimagine School Systems program. Jude WalkerJude Walker