Less than a year ago, the EBR School Board developed and approved a robust student-centered strategic plan that includes key performance indicators in priority areas to maintain a high level of transparency and accountability for making progress. Since then, fulfilling his charge to implement that plan and bring about the progress expected by the board, […]
Stand is pleased to co-sponsor, along with the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children and other partners, Early Education Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, May 10 from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Please consider coming to the Capitol to show your support for quality early care and education to legislators. Click here to register for Early Ed Day. Last […]
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a “retreat” as a period of group withdrawal for study or instruction under a director. On Saturday, April 9th, I packed my bags and headed to the state capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the Stand for Children Louisiana LEAD Fellowship retreat. After teaching for more than 20 years, I felt a […]
Last week, Stand for Children Louisiana partnered with Louisiana Policy Institute for Children to host a virtual Parent Advocacy Training as part of Louisiana’s Early Ed Month. The Training was a huge success and 2018 Louisiana State Teacher of the Year and the event’s facilitator Kimberly Eckert summed it up incredibly well: So much fantastic […]
Earlier this month I was lucky enough to spend three inspirational days visiting and learning from the Miami-Dade County Public School System (https://www3.dadeschools.net/home). Two members of Stand’s staff were invited to join the educational trip and joined EBR Superintendent Dr. Sito Narcisse, members of the EBR School Board, as well as business and community leaders. […]
I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe as we continue to recover from Hurricane Ida. I know things haven’t been easy for any of us lately but, in times of crisis, our children can be especially affected. Research shows that reading is an excellent method of therapy for our little ones; […]
