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People of Louisiana – Schools (December 2022)
JUSTIN TEMPLET 2023 Louisiana State High School Teacher of the Year English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, and Duel Enrollment Composition II Chalmette High School/ St. Bernard Parish JUSTIN TEMPLET 2023 Louisiana State High School Teacher of the Year English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, […]
Anti-Human Trafficking: Training
‘Tis the Seasonfor Human Trafficking Training ‘Tis the Season for Human Trafficking Training Dr. Dana R. Hunter and Mary Kate Andrepont As we end 2022 and look towards the New Year, we pause to share with you the significant efforts surrounding Human Trafficking training and awareness that have taken place throughout […]
Women’s Health – Self-Care During the Holidays
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGDecember 2022 Is it a Happy Holiday for You? Self-Care for High-Vibration Holidays For some people, the holiday season is their time of year. Just as with everything else, women make it happen. Everyone looks to us to coordinate all the festivities. Our daily duties don’t stop; we just add […]
Blog – December 2022
BLOG OF FIRST LADY OF LOUISIANA DONNA EDWARDS Blog Feature Louisiana First Foundation Women’s Health People of Louisiana Community Schools Military Recipe Verse First Dogs Our Editor The Gift of Time December 2022 As we become more deeply embedded in the holiday season, I encourage each of us to take time to pause – take […]
Women’s Health – What Women Need To Know About Diabetes
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGNovember 2022 What Women Need To KnowAbout Diabetes An estimated 30 million Americans have diabetes. Women are at a greater risk of being diagnosed. In Louisiana, 12.8% of women are diagnosed compared to 10.4% of men. However, there are things we can do to help prevent a diagnosis, or to […]
Louisiana Fosters – National Adoption Month
NationalAdoptionMonth National Adoption Month Louisiana marked National Adoption Month on November 3 with a celebration at the Governor’s Mansion honoring 538 families who adopted 700 children and youth from foster care during the past year. Among the state’s 700 adoptions from foster care in Federal Fiscal Year 2022 were three young-adult adoptions from […]
Teach MAM – A Partnership for Physical Success
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana TEACH MAM A Partnership Built for Physical Success Teach MAM Initiative & Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports In August of 2021, the First Lady’s Teach MAM Initiative partnered with D. Rudy Macklin, Executive Director […]
Anti-Human Trafficking: Justice for Survivors
JusticeForSurvivorsAct Justice for Survivors Act Louisiana has made significant progress in legislative efforts to fight against human trafficking and support survivors. In the last eight years, we have passed laws that: Required the National Human Trafficking hotline information to be posted in certain establishments Increased criminal penalties for trafficking Required training […]
Feature: Find Your Joy
Find Your Joy Written by Dr. Ashley Owen Find Your Joy The holidays are upon us and while the season is often referred to as the “most wonderful time of the year”, many struggle to find joy. The reality can be that the holidays foster shorter times of sunlight, memories, and additional […]
People of Louisiana – Schools (November 2022)
HEATHER BROOKS 2023 Louisiana Elementary School State Principal of the Year Haynesville Elementary School, Principal/Claiborne Parish HEATHER BROOKS 2023 Louisiana Elementary School State Principal of the YearHaynesville Elementary School, Principal/Claiborne Parish Holiday READing As an elementary school principal, I am not sure I can think of a better gift […]
People of Louisiana – Military (November 2022)
Guide to Veterans Benefits Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Guide to Veterans Benefits Want to know more about Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs? Check out the latest edition of our Guide to Veterans Benefits! In our guidebook you will find a message from Secretary Strickland as well as an overview of the programs and services […]
People of Louisiana – Community (November 2022)
COMMUNITY SUNFLOWERSFORUKRAINE Sunflowers for Ukraine Last month I launched the “Sunflowers for Ukraine” fundraiser with all proceeds supporting refugees from Ukraine. I chose the sunflower because of Louisiana and Ukraine’s shared connection to this flower. For Ukraine, it has become more than just their national flower; it has become a symbol of resistance, unity, and […]