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 […]
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School Realignment Priorities
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
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 […]
Baton Rouge Alliance for Students 2024 Annual Report
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Alliance is excited to announce the release of our 2024 annual report. This report highlights so many of the events, programs, and initiatives we were able to create and support over the last year. We thank you all for the support of our work and belief in our mission that […]
Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Awards Community Building Grants
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students announced Wednesday the awarding of its annual Community Building investments. Grant awards support the work of non-profit organizations in building positive community change and advancing the quality of life for Baton Rouge students and their families. The grants are designed to provide organizations with […]
Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Announces 2024-25 CHANGEMAKERS
The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students announced the selection of the 28 participants for the new class of CHANGEMAKERS who will emerge as education advocates and leaders in Baton Rouge. The 10-month program will provide this seventh cohort of CHANGEMAKERS with an understanding of the education ecosystem through monthly discussions, city visits, school tours, and […]
EBR School Board should hold off on approval of two charter applicants
As the Baton Rouge School Board prepares to take up new charter school approvals, we encourage members not to rush into expansions this cycle. There are many promising applicants, and we are excited about what they could bring to the table for Baton Rouge families. However, we want schools to be set up for success […]
A Statement on Recent False and Defamatory Allegations
The East Baton Rouge School board made a decision last week about the future of the students in Baton Rouge and what it will and will not accept for students. Its vote not to renew the Superintendent’s contract was a close one and a tough one. Anyone engaged in the conversation about public schools knew […]
Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Announces 2023-24 CHANGEMAKERS
The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students today announced the selection of twenty-nine participants for its new class of CHANGEMAKERS, who will become education advocates and leaders in Baton Rouge.Representing the corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors, the CHANGEMAKERS will collaborate with local education leaders over a ten-month period. The selected individuals will engage in an in-depth […]