Livingston Schools to increase device access, enhance STEM learning for students
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LIVINGSTON PARISH - After a challenging school year that included a historic hurricane season and the COVID-19 pandemic, education officials in Livingston Parish want to revive local student s educational opportunities.
Using government stimulus funds, education leaders have created a plan that will support accelerated learning recovery, enhance literacy and STEM learning, and develop healthy child development and play.
Livingston Parish Schools Superintendent Joe Murphy announced the details of the plan, Thursday (May 20).
He explained that Livingston Parish Public Schools plans to give students increased access to devices, will receive approximately $50 million dollars through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to be spent in desi
Local public school system to hire more school nurses
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LIVINGSTON PARISH - School nurses are needed in Livingston Parish for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, education officials say.
As of Thursday, the Livingston Parish School Board has approved a proposal from the superintendent to hire 17 new licensed practical nurses.
The move will increase the district’s total of nurses to ensure that there is one for every elementary campus.
“The COVID pandemic has increased the demand for healthcare professionals to be on our campuses to respond to the needs of our students,” Superintendent Joe Murphy said. “This is especially the case for those students who lack sufficient private healthcare. In many cases, our school nurses are the frontline providers for these children.”
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Superintendent Joe Murphy announced today that Livingston Parish Public Schools will make available COVID vaccinations on March 10 for those active employees who register online for the service.
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