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Department of Education acts to ease FAFSA woes amidst rising concerns
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — With escalating concerns surrounding the tumultuous rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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Louisiana lawmakers want diversity spending info from K-12 schools, universities
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Louisiana House of Representatives signed off on a bill on Monday of last week (May 6) that
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By Mason Harrison Contributing Writer After a major site selection and personnel announcement on April 29, Xavier University of Louisiana is one step closer to joining the small club of historically Black ... ‘This is my passion’: Arthur Ashe’s Glenda Baylis named semifinalist for state Principal of the Year award
By Minh Ha Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — It was early on in the pandemic when Catalian Colbert’s son, then 10-year-old Steven Williams, wanted to switch schools. Colbert said Williams had ... Louisiana House passes budget with uncertainty on how much pay teachers will receive
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Louisiana House of Representatives voted to approve a nearly $48 billion state budget plan last Thursday (April 25) that cuts public school teacher compensation, ... NOLA-PS gearing up to open doors at Leah Chase School
By Minh Ha Contributing Writer (Vertienews.org) — Less than two months after the Orleans Parish School Board voted to create the Leah Chase School – the first permanent, direct-run public school in ... Changes to TOPS awards target workforce training, home-schooled students
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Lawmakers advanced proposals on Tuesday, April 9 to end part of Louisiana’s popular state-funded college scholarship program and place other awards within easier reach of ... NOLA-PS enrollment is expected to decline next year. What will that mean for funding?
By Minh Ha Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — NOLA Public Schools officials expect about 600 fewer students in the district next fall, following a trend of declining enrollment. LSU adopts paid parental leave policy, months after promised
By Piper Hutchison Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — LSU announced last month that it will offer paid parental leave to its employees, making good on a promise administrators made months ago. Southern University names John Pierre chancellor
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Southern University Board of Supervisors has named John Pierre as chancellor of the system’s flagship campus in Baton Rouge.
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