The 2020 census revealed a stark demographic shift in Monroe: over 1,000 African American families moved from South Monroe to North Monroe, with many settling in District 2, now a Black-majority area. Yet, the 2022 redistricting failed to reflect this…
The execution of Jessie Hoffman Jr. this week, by nitrogen gas in Louisiana forces us to confront a haunting question: does the death penalty serve as a meaningful deterrent to crime, or is it merely a relic of retribution masquerading…
On March 29, voters in Ouachita Parish will face a critical decision as they cast their ballots on four constitutional amendments and several property tax renewals. These measures will shape the future of our parish and state, affecting everything from…
Some students engage in a form of “career terrorism.” When it happens, teachers face irreversible reputational and professional damage. This is not about protecting bad teachers or dismissing genuine cases of misconduct. Schools must maintain high standards for professional conduct,…
Louisiana schools, especially high schools, should be aware that Louisiana’s new educational accountability system, aptly named Grow.Achieve.Thrive. (GAT), will replace the current LEAP 2025 Accountability Program in the 2025-26 school year. For many schools, this will be a game changer…
Minorities across the country are sitting on pins and needles pondering the effects of plans to scale back the Department of Education and send many funds back to states for localized distribution. Sending DOE money back to states sounds good,…
For too long, our community’s response to youth violence has followed a predictable pattern: increased police presence, stricter enforcement, and harsher penalties. While law enforcement plays an important role in public safety, mounting evidence suggests that treating youth violence as…
