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Baton Rouge Alliance for Students invests in students and families through Community Grants Program

October 6, 2026 /0 Comments/in , /by

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, […]

Applications for the ninth cycle of the CHANGEMAKERS Program are open

June 8, 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

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 […]

Five Years. Historic Shifts. Real Accountability.

March 20, 2026 /0 Comments/in , /by

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 Alliance for Students Celebrates 5 Years of Improving Public Education For All

March 3, 2026 /0 Comments/in , /by

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 Alliance for Students 2025 Annual Report

December 11, 2025 in /by

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 […]

Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Announces 2025-26 CHANGEMAKERS

August 27, 2025 /0 Comments/in , /by

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 […]

School Realignment Vote

April 29, 2025 /0 Comments/in , /by

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 […]

Baton Rouge Community is Dreaming Big for its Students

April 21, 2025 in , /by

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 […]

School Realignment Priorities

April 16, 2025 in /by

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 […]

Faces of the Alliance: Community of Impact

April 7, 2025 in , /by

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 […]