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Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Two schools in Baker school system set to close on the last day of school
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The City of Baker School Board met Thursday evening to consider and approve the closure date of two F-rated schools. Baker Heights Elementary and Baker Middle School are set to close after they were designated as failing schools. The school system was approached in August about the school being subjected to Recovery School District takeover. Superintendent JT Stroder said in a letter that plans were prepared and sent as requested to make educational improvements. However, according to him, the school system got 'little to no feedback from the state regarding our proposed turnaround plan.' The Baker school board decided to close the schools in a February meeting. The school board agreed to close Baker Heights Elementary and Baker Middle School on Friday, May 23, 2025. Baker residents ask for more clarity on their kids' education as 2 schools set to close this year Former Olympian accused of ordering murders added to FBI most wanted 'My dreams were crushed': West Virginia student has offer rescinded due to federal cuts Two schools in Baker school system set to close on the last day of school WATCH: Florida residents record SpaceX explosion Ontario will tariff electricity going to 3 US states on Monday, premier says Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2 Baker schools with ‘F' ratings to close, superintendent says
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Two schools in Baker will be closing after both were designated as 'F' schools in Louisiana. City of Baker School System Superintendent JT Stroder explained the closure of Baker Heights Elementary and Baker Middle School in a letter to parents after a Wednesday night special board meeting. Both schools were included on a list of 20 Louisiana schools identified as 'F' schools after the Recovery School District reconvened in the spring. The Baker school system was approached in August regarding the two schools being subject to Recovery School District takeover. Stroder said plans were prepared and submitted as requested by the Recovery School District to redesign the schools for educational improvements. 'The plan further sought assistance from the State Board in implementation and additional resources. Despite our efforts, we have received little to no feedback from the state regarding our proposed turnaround plan,' Stroder said. Superintendent calls for policy changes after fights, guns in East Baton Rouge schools The board decided to close Baker Heights Elementary and Baker Middle School for the 2025-26 school year on Wednesday night. Stroder said students at these schools will attend Parkridge PreK-8, reassuring parents that Parkridge has not been identified as low-performing by the state. 'We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and are working internally to redesign the K-8 school, implementing a system that fosters student success and leaves no child behind,' Stroder said. 'Turning around a school and a district takes time, but please know that I am fully committed to providing Baker students with the best possible educational opportunities.' Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs Louisiana crawfish prices go down for Valentine's weekend 'We are talking about the gods of racing': Hélio Castroneves talks going from Indy to Daytona LSU law professor blocked from teaching again as appeals court grants stay NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson returns to racing's grandest stage Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
