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Starting in the fall of 2025, students in Calcasieu Parish can earn a college degree without leaving their high school campus.
McNeese State University will be hosting workshops to help incoming and current students complete the FAFSA.
The state-supported residential high school for academically motivated Louisiana sophomores, juniors, and seniors, will host its first exploration day of the year next week.
With the plethora of documents and paperwork needed to just apply, it may be in your best interest to get all that done sooner rather than later.
While the law requires the Ten Commandments to be posted in Louisiana classrooms, some of our local school districts say they’re watching how a lawsuit against the mandate plays out.
Dr. Jason Vanmetre gave an update on how the parish is handling school security following SDI's bankruptcy.
There will be a free opening reception of the exhibition on Thursday, January 9.
A preliminary injunction has already blocked the law in five school districts
Louisiana State Attorney General Liz Murrill said she will soon publish guidance on how schools can comply with the state’s Ten Commandments law.
The professional mentoring support program is open to anyone looking to get a BSN degree.
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From TOPS, TOPS Tech, scholarships, and federal programs there are lots of options!
The Calcasieu Parish sheriff says a school resource officer “acted appropriately” when responding to a would-be fight at Barbe High School.
S.J. Welsh Middle School will be closed Friday for the funeral of a longtime teacher’s husband.
A new study shows that Louisiana students' scores in a national assessment improved the most of any state’s from 2019 to 2022 when adjusted for demographic differences.
The 2025 Spring semester begins on January 8.
The deadline to enroll is coming up soon.
The free event is to help students navigate how to get a career in healthcare through SOWELA.
Calcasieu voters will find three school funding propositions on their ballot this upcoming election.
The community is invited to the free celebration on Saturday, December 7.
This marks Louisiana’s highest national ranking ever, moving the state from 46th to 40th in education nationally.
The November release is part of the agency's expanded beta testing period.
The degree offers students a well-rounded computer-based education that prepares them for entry-level software and networking positions.
Going from high school to college is a big adjustment, but officials hope a new grant will make that transition easier for McNeese students.
Calcasieu Parish school and law enforcement authorities are investigating allegations that a deputy used excessive force against high school students this week.
An HVAC mechanic and installer makes an average of $64,000/year.
Nearly 6,500 students will take the field in Louisiana's largest marching band festival ever.
The graduation rate for students with disabilities also increased.
We’re back in the kitchen with SOWELA’s cooking up some Pineapple coconut shrimp skewers.
With these classes, some students can earn certificates, college degrees, and even speed up their college careers.
Four Livingston Parish high schoolers are learning how to be a firefighter in and outside of the classroom before they graduate.
Federal judge in Baton Rouge considers constitutionality of displaying religious texts in public schools
LSU is planning to build a new Construction and Advanced Manufacturing Building right across from Tiger Stadium.
Teachers and students will soon see major changes in the public school system.
The thought of going to space fascinates many, but being able to be part of the team that makes it happen is extraordinary.
With the successful launch of NASA’s largest-ever spacecraft to visit one of Jupiter’s moons, you might be surprised to find it has a link to Southwest Louisiana.
This year, the university added a new concentration pathway that focuses more on applied history for those who desire to be historians.
The changes will eliminate redundancies in Math and English.
The additional salary is this year's sales tax supplement and two state supplements.
The rodeo is the primary fundraiser for the McNeese Rodeo team.
The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved the state’s first-ever academic content standards for computer science.
Registration for the Spring 2025 semester will open on October 28.
Louisiana often falls near to the bottom of nationwide education rankings, which is why the state is launching an initiative to improve tutoring programs.
Louisiana has a teacher shortage of about 2,500 employees, leading to heavier workloads and difficulty attracting new talent.
National recognition is nothing new for students and teachers over at T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School.
The automotive industry is offering in-demand jobs through SOWELA’s vehicle maintenance and repair program.