Louisiana Governor in Feud with Lawmakers Over Education PolicyLouisiana Governor in Feud with Lawmakers Over Education PolicyGov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana has declined to eliminate the appeals process for high school seniors who don't pass the graduate exit exam.Erin McCartyErin McCarty
Louisiana BESE OK's Appeals Process for Graduation RequirementLouisiana BESE OK's Appeals Process for Graduation RequirementThe Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has once again approved an appeals process to give students who are unable to pass the LEAP test another option to graduate. Some politicians are saying the plan does not make the grade. N...Mike MartindaleMike MartindaleLouisiana Radio NetworkLouisiana Radio Network
Shreveport High School Announces New PrincipalShreveport High School Announces New PrincipalA mass-text with a letter attached was sent to students and parents on Wednesday (10/18/23) regarding a change of power at Capt. Shreve High School.Rueben WrightRueben Wright
Bossier Schools Superintendent Announces RetirementBossier Schools Superintendent Announces RetirementIt is the goal of the board to have a new Superintendent named by mid-December.Mike MartindaleMike Martindale
LSU Grad Student/Teacher Being Investigated by State PoliceLSU Grad Student/Teacher Being Investigated by State PoliceVenable has since been removed from teaching at the university, and now the State Police is investigating the matter.Mike MartindaleMike Martindale
Shreveport Student Competing in the National Spelling BeeShreveport Student Competing in the National Spelling BeeThe competition starts with the Preliminaries at 8A on Tuesday, and ends with the Finals on Thursday, June 1st.Mike MartindaleMike Martindale
Shreveport Student Named 2023 U.S. Presidential ScholarShreveport Student Named 2023 U.S. Presidential ScholarThe Presidential Scholars Class of 2023 will be recognized for their outstanding achievement this summer with an online recognition program.Mike MartindaleMike Martindale
LSUS Chancellor Finalists List Narrowed to FourLSUS Chancellor Finalists List Narrowed to Four Current LSUS Chancellor Larry Clark turned in his notice to retire last fall to give the LSU system time to find a replacement.Mike MartindaleMike Martindale
Shreveport Elementary School Facing Possible ClosureShreveport Elementary School Facing Possible ClosureDuring this meeting there was apparently mention of the school possibly having to close permanently due to low attendance and other reasons.Rueben WrightRueben Wright
Shreveport Students Honored in C-SPAN Documentary ContestShreveport Students Honored in C-SPAN Documentary ContestC-SPAN announced that students at Shreveport's own Caddo Parish Magnet High School are honorable mention prize winnersRueben WrightRueben Wright