Report highlights shared priorities and expectations for public education and public education leaders in Baton Rouge BATON ROUGE, LA. — The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students has released a parent agenda for EBR Schools: Great Teachers. Safe Schools. Students First, highlighting the perspectives of more than 100 Baton Rouge parents who participated in focus groups, […]
The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students announced the recipients of its Community Building Grants for the organization’s 2026 funding cycle. The grants support organizations providing direct, on-the-ground services to children and families across Baton Rouge, with investments aligned to the Alliance’s priority areas of access, student growth and development, leadership development, family and community voice, […]
The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the newest cohort of CHANGEMAKERS. The program brings together dynamic individuals from various sectors, including corporations, nonprofits, and public entities, dedicated to addressing the diverse obstacles to improving education in the Baton Rouge community. The deadline for CHANGEMAKERS applications […]
Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Celebrates 5th Anniversary by Highlighting System-Level Reforms in East Baton Rouge Public Schools Five years ago, the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students challenged the community to start demanding accountability from the city’s public schools. Founded in 2021 on the belief that “An excellent education is every child’s birthright,” the […]
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students celebrates its 5th anniversary this month. Founded on the core belief that “An excellent education is every child’s birthright,” the Alliance works hard to make that a reality for all students in East Baton Rouge Parish. The organization’s diverse initiatives all seek to improve outcomes […]
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Alliance is pleased to announce the release of our 2025 annual report. This report highlights many of the events, programs, and initiatives we created and supported over the last year. We thank you all for your support of our work and for your belief in our mission: An Excellent Education […]
The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students today announced the selection of 28 participants for its new class of CHANGEMAKERS, a program dedicated to educating community members to address the diverse obstacles surrounding education improvement within the Baton Rouge community. The 10-month program will provide this seventh cohort of CHANGEMAKERS with an understanding of the education […]
Today marks an important milestone for the future of education in Baton Rouge. After months of community meetings and collaboration, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has passed a school realignment plan that lays the groundwork for a stronger, more effective use of resources and a commitment to optimizing community assets. Developing and passing […]
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 […]
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 […]