Louisiana achieves top reading gains while spending far less per student
(The Center Square) − Louisiana spends less per student than most of the country, yet its fourth graders are outperforming peers in nearly every other state. Data released Jan. 29 from the Urban Institute ranks Louisiana second in the nation for reading when adjusted for race and income, despite per-pupil spending of just $13,800 – thousands of dollars less than what some states spend. Spending data is sourced from the World Population Review. By comparison, Vermont spends $33,000 per student but ranks
LSMSA soars in 2026 Niche rankings
NATCHITOCHES - The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) has once again been recognized among the nation's elite in the newly released 2026 Niche.com rankings, earning an overall grade of A+ and improving in every major category from the previous year. In the national report, LSMSA was ranked #2 of 19,115 schools for Best Public High School Teachers in America and #46 of 20,262 for Best Public High Schools in America, placing the school in the top fraction of a percent nationwide. In
Exploration Day: LSMSA opens campus to future Eagles on October 13
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA), the state-supported residential high school for academically motivated Louisiana sophomores, juniors, and seniors, will host its next Exploration Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, October 13. Exploration Days - often scheduled to coincide with public school holidays - are "open house" -style events where prospective students and their families can tour campus, explore LSMSA's one-of-a-kind Living/Learning Commons, attend classes, and meet
New England schools are failing. Time to take a lesson from Louisiana and Mississippi.
Ten years ago, New England's public schools were the envy of the country. On the Nation's Report Card, Massachusetts students led the United States across ages, subjects, and most demographic groups, despite wide achievement gaps. Vermont and New Hampshire were near the top. Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Maine were in the middle of the pack. On the other end of the spectrum, states in the Deep South, riven by poverty and the legacy of segregation and slavery, sat at the bottom. "Thank God for
BPCC NATCHITOCHES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PETULA HOLDEN STUDENT SALON
NATCHITOCHES – Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) announces the opening of the Petula Holden Student Salon at its Natchitoches campus, 6587 Highway 1 Bypass. Beginning Tuesday, August 19, the salon will provide the public with affordable, professional-quality services performed by BPCC Cosmetology students under licensed instructor supervision. The Petula Holden Student Salon (Room 115) will be open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 2pm and will offer a full range
