In the Spotlight: Becoming a Cover Kid
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There’s no secret method to becoming selected as a Cover Kid. The best advice that can be given is to allow the child to be themselves. It’s not about choosing the right outfit or memorizing lines before meeting the judges–it’s about being a kid. ... Read full article
Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana
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When it comes to living with epilepsy, there’s no one age group that it affects. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that people of all ages can experience. According to the national Epilepsy Foundation, it is a spectrum condition and is typically di... Read full article
Summer Camps are Opening! But What About Safety?
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The economy is slowly beginning to reopen, and as parents return to work, many are looking for childcare and summer camp options for their children. However, safety remains of utmost concern and families are also wondering how their kiddos will be ... Read full article
Room Parent 101
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Teachers’ work days are non-stop–they’re busy instructing, managing the classroom, planning lessons and attending meetings with fellow teachers or the principal. It’s no secret that teachers also take work home with them, whether they’re grading pape... Read full article
Magnet or Charter? What Are the Benefits?
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Colorful billboards for different schools line the interstate. Parents drive through the city and see school signs boasting the best qualities through branding and marketing. But, what are the real benefits of them?... Read full article
Homeless Children in Our Schools
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For many in Baton Rouge, this past month has been one of reflection and remembrance. Remembering things lost, the pain of our friends and families, and the stress of finding normalcy while recovering from the Great Flood of 2016.... Read full article
Litterbugs No More: Litter Education in Louisiana
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Susan Russell, Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, says litter education is critical because it will give children the tools they need to create and sustain environmentally friendly habits.... Read full article
Full STEM Ahead
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Imagine a middle school student dribbling a basketball while a second student is filming the series of bounces. A third eighth-grader has graph paper, while a fourth is developing an equation on a dry erase board. Welcome to a typical Science, Techno... Read full article