Education

Get to "Reading" with Audiobooks June was audiobook appreciation month, and let me just say, I appreciate audiobooks. I’ve never been closer to meeting my reading goal as I am this year, and the year is only half over. I love audiobooks for a variety of reasons: they’re easily accessible, they allow for multitasking, it’s the equivalent of being told a story (and who doesn’t love being told a story). Audiobooks are also great for epic books that may be intimidating to read, or books set in alternate universes with made up words! I love to have both the audiobook and the ebook and either follow along in the ebook, or pick up from where the audiobook left off if...

Worth the Drive :: The Preserve in Fredericksburg, Texas My first experience with an elephant encounter was at the Baton Rouge Zoo. I can only remember this experience by a photograph that I took as a toddler perched on top of a huge elephant with a big smile on my face. After that, I loved weekend visits to the local zoo to see all the animals and loved to see these majestic creatures from afar. I became fascinated with elephants when I worked as a trainer abroad in Mumbai, India. The elephant is considered a sacred animal in India. They are a symbol of protection, compassion, strength, wisdom, stability, and power. One of my greatest memories of my work trip was...

Meet Six Exchange Students Who Would Make Great Honorary Cajuns The exchange student program was established to encourage Americans to share their culture while experiencing a new one. At its core, it serves as a tool for international diplomacy. It's an incredible opportunity that you can learn more about here. As a local coordinator, I have the joy of reviewing exchange student profiles to find students who will fit in well with our vibrant Louisiana culture. As we approach the upcoming school year, I’d like to take a moment to introduce a few exchange students who are still searching for a host family and would be the perfect addition to a Louisiana family. Ambroise from France Ambroise gets an automatic honorary Cajun point...

Baton Rouge Area Schools, Admissions and Open Houses If you live in Baton Rouge with kids, it's likely that choosing a school is a big decision for you and your family. Red Stick Mom aims to make living in Baton Rouge, LA easier for parents. There’s a good chance that Red Stick Mom has a resource for what your family needs, whether that’s a list of fun splash pads or a list of the best schools in Baton Rouge. Choosing a school is a BIG decision and not one that comes easily. It is our hope that this guide to Baton Rouge schools and open houses will make it easier for you to navigate open house season and any educational decisions that your...

Give Your Family a Worldly Experience: Host a High School Exchange Student Are you searching for a way to expose your children to different cultures or add a little vibrancy to your house? Volunteering to host an exchange student is a great way to experience different cultures and it offers numerous benefits for you and your family. Now is a great time to select a student to host for the upcoming school year. Doing so will allow you to start communicating with the student and preparing for his or her arrival. Who can host an exchange student? From traditional families to single parents and empty-nesters, host families come in many different forms. Host families have high school-aged children, toddlers, or no children...