Education

Delta Regional Authority awarded ULM with $1,074,510 for a workforce development program as part of the federal government’s Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities initiative.

Pictures of influential black leaders now sit in the windows of Carroll Jr. High to provide daily inspiration to its students, community.

University of Louisiana Monroe and Louisiana Delta Community College begin “Bridge the Bayou” program

Local teacher gets creative when it comes to motivating her students through virtual learning

Ouachita Parish schools are getting set to welcome students back on Wednesday with certain COVID-19 protocols in place to keep everyone safe. The Ouachita Parish School Board is also planning for if someone tests positive during the school year.

The ULM presidential search committee started on-campus interviews for the six semifinalists looking to become the next ULM president.

One special education teacher shares how she's keeping her students and other staff members safe this school year.

Grambling State University students started classes for the Fall 2020 semester on Monday. The university has made a few changes to keep students and faculty safe from COVID-19.

Starting Aug. 19, school buses in Lincoln Parish are required to only operate at fifty percent capacity.

The Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana hosted its annual school supply giveaway Saturday.

Some school districts across the country and even right here in Northeast Louisiana are requiring that students adhere to dress code even while at home for virtual learning.

Grambling State University announced it is creating a new Tiger Resource Room for its students, partnering with Whataburger. The room will have a food pantry and resource center as well.

A Bastrop mother says that her child was discriminated against by a teacher at the daycare where she works.

The Monroe City School Board shared its “Starting Smart and Staying Safe” plans on Tuesday for the 2020-2021 school year.

The committee is comprised of school board members, students, and other community members.

Parents of students with special needs are seeing even greater challenges for their children’s health and educational retention.

In efforts to prepare to students for the Fall 2020 semester, ULM’s Sandel Hall will be open “Late ‘til 8” to provide special after-hours for students and families.

Some parents are choosing to homeschool their students due to concerns over COVID-19 in the classroom.

Over 150 students are a part of the inaugural class at the Louisiana campus of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Superintendent Dr. Don Coker said that the district developed its plans closely in line with the Louisiana Department of Education’s “Strong Start 2020″ program.

Some parents and K-12 teachers are expressing mixed opinions about having in-person classes in the fall.

The University of Lousiana Monroe’s campus officially reopened to students Wednesday but with some major changes already in place.

Wednesday’s meeting revealed that employees will get their “clean out check” on July 13. It was originally scheduled for May.

Lynn Jones is our Banner Ford of Monroe Golden Apple Teacher of the Week.

If you're a college student affected by Covid-19, you could be eligible for financial assistance.

Emily Shirey is our Banner Ford of Monroe Golden Apple Teacher of the Week!

Jennifer Williams is our Banner Ford of Monroe Golden Apple Teacher of the Week.

Pam Wilkins is our Banner Ford of Monroe Golden Apple Teacher of the Week!

We're concluding this week's Classroom Cribs series at Carroll High School.

Our Classroom Cribs series continues at Wossman High School!