Category: School News
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3rd Annual ‘Black’ to School Toiletry Drive emphasizes needs for young men
The 3rd Annual ‘Black’ to School Toiletry Drive will take place at 3Jays Tax Office on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM. The donation drive aims to support students by providing essential items that can boost their confidence and overall school experience. The drive highlights the need for specific products for…
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BPCC’s division of business and information technology launches fiber optics technician training initiative
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) Division of Business and Technology proudly announces the launch of its Fiber Optics Technician Training Initiative. This innovative program provides 15 participants enrolled in BPCC’s College Transition Program with three free courses, a free certification exam, and a $200 monthly stipend. The program prepares students for promising careers with leading…
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From NLTCC to Willis Knighton: Dustin Davis’s inspiring journey
By Kelsey Meshell | NLTCC Dustin Davis, a proud alumnus of Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC), has shown incredible resilience and determination in his journey from a career-ending injury to a successful position in Information Technology. Currently serving as a Computer Support Technician I at Willis Knighton North, Dustin has received two prestigious Gold…
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High school students gain plumbing skills at NLTCC
By Kelsey Meshell | NLTCC NLTCC recently hosted an intensive four-week plumbing training program for high school students from Bossier and Airline High School. The program offered a blend of classroom theory and hands-on activities, preparing students for future careers as plumbing technicians. Throughout the training, students learned essential skills, including workplace safety and OSHA…
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Lakeside High School FBLA members attend national conference
Qualifying members of Lakeside High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization attended the national conference in Orlando, Florida, during the last week of June. These bright students represented Webster Parish well by competing in the areas of Business Calculations, Spreadsheets, Help Desk, Organizational Leadership, and Political Science. The participants, Edgar Silva, Joshua Hasty,…
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Webster Parish School Board to host Pack the Bus event
The Webster Parish School Board (WPSB) will hold its annual Pack the Bus event on Friday, July 26 from 4 PM to 8 PM in Minden and on Saturday, July 27 from 8 AM to noon in Springhill. Both events will take place in the Walmart parking lots in these cities. The proceeds from this…
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NSU Center for Excellence in Teaching ribbon cutting set for Sept. 18
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Education will hold a ribbon cutting to open the School’s Center for Excellence in Teaching. The ribbon cutting will take place at noon Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Teacher Education Center Room 113C. The Teacher Education Center is located at 150 Tarleton Drive on the NSU campus. The…
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Louisiana Tech launches new doctoral program in engineering
Louisiana Tech University and its College of Engineering and Science have announced a new doctoral program geared toward engineering and technology professionals. The University is now accepting applications for the Doctorate in Engineering and Technology Management (DETM) program, which will equip graduates for leadership positions in the growing and rapidly changing technological landscape. The DETM…
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Louisiana K-3 reading scores jump 10 percent on state’s first universal literacy screener
Louisiana students in grades K-3 improved their reading scores by 10 percentage points on the state’s first universal literary screener. The percentage of K-3 students reading on grade level jumped from 44.6% on the beginning of year screener to 54.6% on the end of year screener. This data is from the 2023-2024 school year and…
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NLTCC launches new plumbing program
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) is excited to announce the start of its new Plumbing Program in partnership with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Louisiana (PHCCLA). The inaugural class of students will begin on August 12th on the NLTCC Shreveport campus and will provide a fantastic opportunity for those interested in a career in plumbing. …