Louisiana Teacher Threatens To Shoot Third Grade StudentsLouisiana Teacher Threatens To Shoot Third Grade StudentsLouisiana charter school incident sparks safety concerns for students' well-being.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Louisiana Teachers Can't Receive These Gifts, According to LawLouisiana Teachers Can't Receive These Gifts, According to LawSending a gift to your child's (or children's) teacher is a thoughtful gesture, but Louisiana law has some limits.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Heavy Rain, Cool Temps to Hit Lafayette Right as School DismissesHeavy Rain, Cool Temps to Hit Lafayette Right as School DismissesThe current forecast shows rain pretty much nonstop through the evening, including during school dismissal.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
St. Landry Parish Superintendent Announces Surprise ResignationSt. Landry Parish Superintendent Announces Surprise ResignationPatrick Jenkins has served as school board superintendent for the last six years.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Louisiana School Worker Charged - Sold Pot Edibles to StudentsLouisiana School Worker Charged - Sold Pot Edibles to StudentsIt's alleged the substitute cafeteria worker was selling homemade marijuana-infused baked goods to students during the school day. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Many Louisiana Schools to be Closed on TuesdayMany Louisiana Schools to be Closed on TuesdayMany Louisiana students will get the day off from school tomorrow as many school campuses will be used for another purpose. 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
Can LPSS Hold Parents Financially Responsible For Lockdowns?Can LPSS Hold Parents Financially Responsible For Lockdowns?Lafayette Parish schools have come under threat a dozen times this year. Can the school board seek restitution?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
Will Masks Be Required in Louisiana Schools?Will Masks Be Required in Louisiana Schools?Louisiana will have no statewide mask mandates as we prepare to get the schools back open for the 2021-2022 school year.Erin McCartyErin McCarty
Cade Brumley Discusses Plan for Masks at Louisiana SchoolsCade Brumley Discusses Plan for Masks at Louisiana SchoolsSchool will be back in session in about a month across Louisiana and we now know more information about the requirement for masks. Erin McCartyErin McCarty
St. Landry Parish Schools to Dismiss Early Today (May 18, 2021)St. Landry Parish Schools to Dismiss Early Today (May 18, 2021)St. Landry Parish Public Schools will dismiss early today due to the potential threat of flooding in the area.Chris ReedChris Reed
Corporal Punishment Could Soon be Banned in Louisiana SchoolsCorporal Punishment Could Soon be Banned in Louisiana SchoolsTeachers and Administrators might soon have to legally "spare the rod" when it comes to classroom discipline. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Half of Louisiana Third Graders Need to Boost Reading Skill This YearHalf of Louisiana Third Graders Need to Boost Reading Skill This YearOur state has a big problem. Our little ones are having issues reading.Jay WhatleyJay Whatley
Legal Fight Could Happen Because of Caddo ‘Heroes Pay’Legal Fight Could Happen Because of Caddo ‘Heroes Pay’An extra check is on the way to teachers in Caddo, but some are not happy about those who are left out.Erin McCartyErin McCarty
Louisiana School Enrollment is Down Almost 17,000 – Here’s WhyLouisiana School Enrollment is Down Almost 17,000 – Here’s WhyThe drop in filled desks this school year goes well beyond the expected parameters.Brandon MichaelBrandon Michael
Lafayette Kiwanis and LPSS Give Bicycles to Encourage ReadingLafayette Kiwanis and LPSS Give Bicycles to Encourage ReadingThis initiative will give incentives to students in a new way. Jenn NelsonJenn Nelson
Louisiana State Superintendent Says Schools Aren’t SuperspreadersLouisiana State Superintendent Says Schools Aren’t SuperspreadersSome thought that schools would be COVID superspreaders. But that hasn't been the case in Louisiana, with less than 1% of students testing positive. Greg AtomsGreg Atoms
Report: Bossier Schools Have Most COVID-19 Cases In The StateReport: Bossier Schools Have Most COVID-19 Cases In The StateLess than 1% of the student population in Bossier Parish have tested positive for COVID-19, but the raw numbers are some of the biggest in the state. Greg AtomsGreg Atoms
Acadiana Leads Louisiana In COVID-19 Outbreaks Within SchoolsAcadiana Leads Louisiana In COVID-19 Outbreaks Within SchoolsThe Louisiana Department of Health and our media partners at KATC-TV3 are reporting that Acadiana leads the state in COVID-19 cases in schools. JakeJake