Education

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by BASIS Charter Schools. BASIS is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Learn more HERE.  Is My Child Safe at School? Entrusting your child’s safety to the hands of others exposes perhaps our greatest vulnerability. More than ever, parents today want to know that their child will be safe at school, safe from the dangers and violence reported on school campuses every day. So how can you be sure your child is safe? What do safe campuses do to protect children? Physical safety School violence like bullying, drug abuse, assault, and even school shootings are always on our mind as parents. Safe school campuses are secure during the school day, and all visitors identified and verified. Carefully...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by New Schools for Baton Rouge and EnrollBR.  Don't Settle When It Comes to Your Child's Education  Have you been searching for a school for your child but aren’t sure where to begin?  Are you looking for a school that will cater to the interests of your child but also meets the needs of your family? Do you dread researching area schools because there are so many to choose from? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then EnrollBR may be just the thing you’re looking for! Enroll Baton Rouge (EnrollBR) is a common application process and enrollment system created to ensure that all children have fair access to an excellent education at the...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Basis Baton Rouge Charter School. 5 Remedies for Closing the Learning Gap after Distance Learning Distance learning has made an impact on children over the last year, and not always for the better. Many students have missed out on learning, while some schools have struggled to provide adequate education in the fast shift to distance learning. Consequently, students have become disengaged in most virtually held classes and are falling behind. Parents and educators are understandably concerned that this lag in learning could have permanent effects. Applying these five time-tested remedies will not only get students back on track to recover time lost, but will also inspire them to learn with a renewed mindset to achieve...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by East Baton Rouge Parish School System.  5 Ways to Make 2020 Feel Supernatural Let’s creep it real. The start of the 2020 school year has brought unprecedented experiences for parents and children alike. But as we gain our footing in these new learning environments together, the EBR Schools family is creating new ways to make this year fa-boo-lous! Through all the ups and downs this year, EBR Schools have a few tricks for taking the fear out of 2020. 1. Keep Spirits Up Whether your child is in preschool or preparing for high school graduation, getting accustomed to new guidelines, schedules, and teaching styles takes some time. As kids adapt to these unique environments, they can easily pick up on...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by East Baton Rouge Parish Schools. Making Strides at Magnet Virtual Showcase Week With more than 28 competitive magnet programs in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, students throughout the district have the opportunity to experience outstanding academic programs and attend Blue Ribbon schools across the parish. From the future artists and concert performers to the next Supreme Court justices and doctors, your child can reach his or her full potential at EBR Magnet Schools. With a focus on personalized learning styles and extracurriculars, EBR Magnet Schools create a cutting-edge environment that sets students up for success. Learn more about how our innovative Magnet programs cultivate your child’s dreams and find a school that best suits their needs at EBRPSS’s annual Magnet Showcase...