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Teach MAM – No Equipment, No Problem
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana Key’re BradfordTeach MAM Movement Ambassador No Equipment, No Problem Teaching in the new online, in-person, or hybrid environment can present a unique set of challenges for students, teachers and parents alike. It is important, however […]
Hurricane Laura and Her Impact on Transportation and Infrastructure
Hurricane Laura and Her Impact on Transportation and Infrastructure Words from Secretary Shawn Wilson, Ph.D. Hurricane Laura and Her Impact on Transportation and Infrastructure While the response to Hurricane Laura for some Louisianans is in the rearview mirror, the destruction remains at the forefront for those in her path. The recognition that the […]
Blog – October 2020
Click to Explore OCTOBER 2020Volume 2, Edition 12 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana October2020 Volume 2, Edition 12 Have you ever thought, “There’s no way I can feed the poor. I cannot possibly be a foster parent; I do not have the patience to tutor children or be a counselor, not me”? […]
Louisiana Fosters – Zoom Summit 2020
Louisiana Fosters 4th Annual Summit (2020)via Zoom Louisiana Fosters4th Annual Summit (Zoom) On August 21, 2020, Louisiana Fosters held its 4th annual summit. Knowing the mission of Louisiana Fosters is not lost or void during these times, the team knew they needed to continue pressing into the “One Church, One Family, One Child” initiative […]
Louisiana Master Gardeners
LouisianaMasterGardeners at the Governor’s Mansion LouisianaMaster Gardeners Special thanks to our Master Gardeners who provide tours of the Governor’s Mansion. In August 2017, Kathleen Randall approached the East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association about providing tours of the newly refurbished gardens at the Governor’s Mansion. Kathleen, who was working at the Capitol, had participated […]
Louisiana Board of Regents’ COVID-19 Response
Louisiana Board of Regents’COVID-19 Response Words from Dr. Kim Hunter Reed Louisiana Commissioner of Higher Education Louisiana Board of Regents’ COVID-19 Response Thank you, First Lady, for allowing me to reflect on the challenges and opportunities higher education faces in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the aftermath of Hurricane Laura and so much […]
Featured Recipe: Snickerdoodles
SNICKERDOODLES Recipe Courtesy JCB Creations SNICKERDOODLE COOKIE Ingredients: 5 ⅓ C. Flour4 teaspoons Cream of Tartar2 teaspoons baking soda1 pound (block) of butter (softened)3 cups Sugar4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract Method: Set oven to 350 degrees Whisk together the flour, cream of tartar and baking soda and set aside In another bowl, with […]
People of Louisiana – Business (September 2020)
CANDICE MARIE DIXON Founder and CEO, RENEE MARIE The VOTE Coco Brooch Click the link below to purchase Candice’s “VOTE” brooch and see some of her other products. https://www.reneemarie.com/collections/votemerch CANDICE MARIE DIXONFounder and CEO, RENEE MARIE Candice Marie Dixon is the founder and CEO of RENEE MARIE, a jewelry and accessories brand specializing […]
Women’s Health – September 2020
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGSeptember 2020 Improving the Mental Health of Louisiana’s Women and Families Written by Ayesha Umrigar, PhD The state of current events isn’t doing favors for anyone’s mental health, especially for women and children. Traumatic events experienced by children can have negative consequences that follow them well into adulthood. Sometimes this trauma […]
People of Louisiana – Military (September 2020)
LAWRENCE BROOKS America’s Oldest WWII Veteran,U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs LAWRENCE BROOKSAmerica’s Oldest WWII Veteran For some, being called the oldest isn’t appealing. But for World War II veteran Lawrence Brooks, it’s an honor. Brooks is America’s oldest WWII veteran, and he’s about to celebrate his 111th birthday. Born Sept. 12, 1909, Brooks was raised in […]
Anti-Human Trafficking – September 2020
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING EMPOWER 225 THE HOPE TEAM SEPTEMBER 2020 EMPOWER 225 Since its inception in 2010, Empower 225 (E225) has provided comprehensive services for adult and minor victims of all forms of trafficking. While E225’s mission is to serve at-risk youth in the 70805 and 70802 zip codes, the Hope Team serves survivors of human […]
People of Louisiana – Schools (September 2020)
CARRIE VARINO Vermilion Parish High School Teacher of the Year, 2019-2020 Louisiana State Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2021 Abbeville High School English Department An Open Letter to Teachers:In Times of Crisis, Don’t Forget Your Power CARRIE VARINO Vermilion Parish High School Teacher of the Year, 2019-2020Louisiana State Teacher of […]