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Louisiana Supreme Court issued the following announcement on Jan. 18.
On Tuesday, January 19, Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer swear in the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) President Sandy Holloway, Vice President Kira Orange Jones, and Secretary-Treasurer Ashley Ellis as Board officers for 2021. The Chief Justice’s participation in the virtual installation ceremony underscores the growing partnership between BESE and Louisiana’s highest court to promote awareness and understanding of the legal justice system in K-12 classrooms.
“It is a true honor for our leadership team to be sworn-in by our new Chief Justice,” said Holloway. “I am excited about the work BESE undertake in 2021 to expand literacy, improve accountability, and conduct a comprehensive review of academic standards in social studies. As we work to build standards that equip students to be informed, responsible citizens, we also embrace the oppor
Nicholls Only Louisiana University Ranked for Students on Autism Spectrum
January 22, 2021
Nicholls is the only Louisiana university on the list and No. 46 in the country.
Criteria include other methodology rankings, affordability, evidence of innovative practices and student success.
Nicholls offers two programs for students on the autism spectrum.
The Bridge to Independence program offers a two-year certificate program that helps students with an Intellectual Disability gain employability and independent living skills. It was the first program of its kind in Louisiana certified by the United States Department of Education.
For students identified with Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nicholls also offers a two or four-year Bridge to Independence option. The degree program helps students with services including daily tutoring, organizational skills, social skill seminars, regular monitoring of performance, access to academic coaches and peer mentors and liaison with faculty
The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) announced Monday (Jan. 18) that its President, Sandy Holloway, its Vice President, Kira Orange Jones, and its Secretary-Treasurer, Ashley Ellis will be sworn in by Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer as Board officers for 2021 on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 8:30 a.m.
January 15, 2021
The COVID-19 testing schedule for sites operated by the Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG) for the week of January 18 to January 23 is listed below. Sites are closed during state holidays and inclement weather.
All Louisianans need to take precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from this dangerous surge of COVID-19: avoid gatherings of individuals not part of your households, work from home remotely when possible, wear a mask, practice social distancing and good hand hygiene, and stay home if sick. If you have been exposed or have symptoms of COVID-19, get tested.
Pre-registration for COVID-19 testing is encouraged by going to Health.QuestDiagnostics.com/STLOU. Testing is for ages 3 and older. There is no cost, and no identification is needed. Test results are available by calling 1-866-MYQUEST (1-866-697-8378), but note that wait times can be lengthy. Test results are also available through the Quest online portal or app.