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It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 days since Education as a Civil Right 2025, which brought students, parents, and community members together around a shared mission of providing an excellent education for every student. 

One of the most powerful moments of the evening was watching our community’s vision for excellent schools come to life through art. As people shared what their “dream school” would look like, an illustrator captured those hopes in real time, highlighting everything from safe, clean buildings and reliable transportation to more resources and programs to meet student needs. 

Now, as the East Baton Rouge School Board works to iron out its facilities realignment plan, those shared dreams can remind us of what is possible.

Realignment is about more than buildings. It’s about using our resources in ways that reflect our values and aspirations for the future. It’s about making the dreams shared at Education as a Civil Right a reality. 

The conversations sparked in February shouldn’t stay in the past. They can guide us forward.

We have to keep asking ourselves – What do our students deserve? What does it take to make a “dream school” a reality for all students?  How are we prioritizing the student experience? 

These are the questions Superintendent Cole and the EBR School Board are currently asking not only themselves but also all the entire community. 

We’re grateful to everyone who made Education as a Civil Right such a meaningful night, and we’re committed to continuing the conversation, together.

 

       

School Realignment Priorities

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The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students commends Superintendent Cole and the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board for taking an important step forward in advancing the district’s school realignment plan. The facility changes will allow district leaders to ensure resources are being consolidated and allocated in ways that will better serve the needs of all Baton Rouge students. While these decisions are undoubtedly challenging, they provide us with an opportunity to give every student access to first-rate learning spaces, quality educators and the support they need to thrive.  Realigning facilities will create more efficient and effective educational environments that will benefit not only students, but also our entire community. For too long, district leaders have failed to adapt to the changing landscape in our city. But in less than a year under Superintendent Cole’s leadership, the administration has acted urgently and deliberately to prioritize student experience. The impact of this work will be felt for years to come, as we work together to ensure that every student has a learning space that fosters growth and the resources needed to achieve the lives of their dreams.

Faces of the Alliance: Community of Impact

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The strength of any community lies in its people—the stories, the diverse perspectives, and our shared triumphs. Faces of the Alliance from the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students, is a new initiative dedicated to shining a light on the individuals and organizations who make up what we call our Alliance family. Through personal narratives and video interviews, highlighting their contributions and experiences, we aim to celebrate the passion and resilience of those working toward a common goal –  unlocking each child’s potential through education.

Why Faces of the Alliance? Because every person has a story, and every story has the power to inspire change. Whether it’s a parent advocating for their child, an elected official or CHANGEMAKER guiding the way forward, or a local volunteer doing the hard work on the ground with students and families, these stories deserve to be told. Our goal is to amplify the voices who make the Alliance what it is; they are essential to the progress we strive for in our city.

Each feature will offer a glimpse into the motivations, challenges, and successes of the people who define our movement. We hope these stories will not only inform and uplift but also encourage others to get involved and make an impact.

This is just the beginning. Join us as we introduce you to the Faces of the Alliance—because change starts with people, and people are at the heart of everything we do.

Stay tuned for our first profile as we celebrate the role we all play in ensuring every child in our community is well-educated.

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”- Mother Teresa

 

Faces of the Alliance