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AP Schools announces new Director of Special Education
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (194+ words) Pelican Post - Online Newspaper Ascension Public Schools is proud to announce Dr. Jennifer Vicknair as the new Director of Special Education. Prior to joining Ascension Public Schools, Dr. Vicknair worked at Norco Elementary in St. Charles Parish Schools. Following her…...
LOCC seeks volunteers to prepare new location
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (202+ words) Loving Our Community's Children (LOCC)is a looking for volunteers. LOCC's Mission: Our mission is to partner with the community to provide children and families with reliable, no-cost support that meets daily needs and fosters dignity, stability, and healing. LOCC…...
Louisiana’s Revised School Grading System named national standard
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (317+ words) Pelican Post - Online Newspaper National education policy playbook highlights Louisiana as a state exemplar for its "simple, transparent, and rigorous" formula that prepares students for career, college, or military service Louisiana has been named a national standard for how schools…...
Governor’s letter on Ten Commandments in the classroom case
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (149+ words) Pelican Post - Online Newspaper To all Public School Governing Authorities: Schools should implement the law without fear of litigation. In the event of any legal challenges to the placement of the posters, the Attorney General stands ready to defend schools…...
Louisiana strengthens Special Education after federal review
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (215+ words) Pelican Post - Online Newspaper The review, which concluded in 2024, identified areas to further align state policies with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) while also recognizing Louisiana's progress in strengthening its monitoring system in recent years. "OSEP would…...
AP Schools Kindergarten Registration begins March 24
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (136+ words) Pelican Post - Online Newspaper 9 a.m. " 12 p.m., Wednesday, March 25: 9 a.m. " 12 p.m., Friday, March 27: 9 a.m. " 12 p.m., Tuesday, March 31: ELIGIBILITY:Children entering Kindergarten should be five years of age by Sept. 30, 2026. Parents or guardians must present the following documents to the school for enrollment: Louisiana Law, Act 386, requires that…...
Skills USA Regional Tour coming to RPCC (Monday)
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (57+ words) Pelican Post - Online Newspaper SkillsUSA is coming to RPCC. Join us for the SkillsUSA Regional Tour at RPCC Gonzales Campus and learn how you can level up your skills, leadership, and career readiness. Come see what SkillsUSA can do for…...
RPCC and Hyundai Steel break ground on new training center in Donaldsonville
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (600+ words) Pelican Post - Online Newspaper River Parishes Community College (RPCC), in partnership with Hyundai Steel and state and local leaders, celebrated a major milestone in workforce development with a groundbreaking ceremony for the RPCC Hyundai Steel Training Center on Friday, February…...
African American Genealogy Workshop at Donaldsonville Library (Thursday)
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (122+ words) African American Genealogy Workshop at Donaldsonville Library (Thursday)Pelican Post - Online Newspaper Ascension Parish Online Newspaper African American Genealogy Workshop at Donaldsonville Library (Thursday) Explore local history and family stories at Roots and Branches: Workshop on African American Genealogy on…...
AP Schools announces new Supervisor of Transportation
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (299+ words) Pelican Post - Online Newspaper Ascension Public Schools is proud to announce Kenneth "Kennie" Ridgdell, Jr. as the new Supervisor of Transportation. "With years of experience across our district, Kennie Ridgdell has a deep understanding of what it takes to safely…...