@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialThe St. Tammany Parish School Board is taking a bold step to address child abuse reporting failures by hiring an independent firm to evaluate every school site—what will the findings reveal?
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialParents and teachers are demanding accountability from the St. Tammany Parish School Board after shocking revelations of child abuse cover-ups at Lyon Elementary.
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialThe Ouachita Parish School Board has successfully approved a $25.4 million bond sale, securing a strong AA- rating that promises to ease borrowing costs for taxpayers!
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialThe East Baton Rouge Parish School Board just approved a game-changing $625,000 federal grant to bolster drug prevention initiatives alongside exciting new educational partnerships!
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialSuperintendent Blaise Pellegrino just unveiled a new policy that ensures crucial behavioral-health services, like autism treatment, are provided during school hours when medically necessary.
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialPossession of marijuana, vaping, or smoking within 2,000 feet of a campus is now a felony in Louisiana, and schools are on alert!
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialThe Ellington Memorial High School rebuild is gearing up for a summer bid, but challenges like 3,000 underground obstructions could impact costs and timelines.
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialA new Louisiana law enforces strict penalties for marijuana possession within 2,000 feet of schools, leaving no room for ignorance.
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialThe Avoyelles Parish School Board is considering a bold move to join a national lawsuit against social-media giants, but legal concerns could delay their decision.
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialThe Ascension Parish School Board just approved a groundbreaking $53 million intergovernmental agreement linked to a pilot lease with Midwest of Louisiana Steel!
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialThe St. Martin Parish School Board has approved its 2026–27 budget despite facing a daunting $600,000 shortfall, prompting a push for further cost-cutting measures.
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialTangipahoa Parish School Board just approved a one-time stipend for all employees, funded by a surprising $6 million surplus!
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialThe Tangipahoa Parish School Board just approved a budget that reveals a surprising $6.1 million surplus, setting the stage for exciting new opportunities!
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialTangipahoa Parish leaders are putting school culture at the forefront, declaring that meeting students' basic needs is essential for academic success.
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialStudents from the Advanced College and Career Center are leading a powerful teal-and-jeans awareness initiative for Suicide Prevention Month, shining a light on the vital 988 crisis lifeline available 24/7.
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialJudges are demanding answers on how new legislation will shape behavioral health services in schools, questioning everything from classroom interruptions to service quality.
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialThe search for a new superintendent is officially on, with community input playing a key role in shaping the future of education in Louisiana!
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialSt. Bernard Parish is celebrating remarkable K-3 literacy gains, with students scoring at or above grade level soaring from 27% to 65% in just two years!
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialLafayette Parish School Board's latest financial update reveals a surprising 11.3% drop in per-member costs, but what does this mean for retirees and current members?
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@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialThe St. Landry Parish School Board has officially adopted its $2026–27 budget after a heated debate over funding and staffing changes, setting the stage for the upcoming school year.
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