KTBS: Education Checkup

Gard Wayt talks about Linwood Charter as a school of choice, what it has to offer, and the successes it has experienced in recent history.

Patience Davis talks about how her community contributes to the success of Creswell Elementary and the nurturing of young minds.

Dr. Norcha Lacy discusses changes, transformations, and how they are motivating their learners to move beyond their circumstances for a brighter future.

Jackie Lansdale discusses the importance of Red River United to the teachers and community of Shreveport and surrounding areas.

Craig Lee talks about the inception and reasons behind his project: Dads on Duty.

Annie Cherry, Principal of North Caddo, talks about the four-day school week being implemented at North Caddo High School and school-career connections preparing students to enter the workforce.

Different ages of students bring different challenges. Leisa Woolfolk and LaToria Stewart provide learning opportunities for all ages to help them transition from one stage to the next while learning career building skills through STEM learning.

Heather Williams and Belinda Scott discuss what it takes and what it means to be a Blue Ribbon School.

Roy Murry, Director of Security at Caddo Schools talks along with SRO of Byrd HS about not only security, but the important role SROs play in the lives of our area youth.

Kasie Mainiero talks about solving truancy issues through involved learning and social education, dealing with bullying and adversary, and more.

Description: Kasie Maineiro and Shannon Wyche discuss the importance of complete student wellness, both mental and physical health.

Lynn Gardner, Principal of Westwood Elementary, and Dr. Matt Mitchell, Principal of Huntington High School, go in-depth on how they are addressing the education loss after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, talks about childhood education, literacy, character education, bullying, mental health, parental involvement, and more.

Dr. Johnette Magner, of Louisiana Tech and LSUS Health, talks about the rules of screen time, what is unhealthy, parent modeling, and communicating the importance to children.

Dr. Lamar Goree goes in depth on post-Covid recovery, virtual learning and technology, school security, the biggest challenges, his priorities and plans for the future of Caddo Schools.

Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, talks about his vision for elementary, middle and high schools, social studies standards, career connections, dropout prevention, dual enrollment, STEM, and more.

Laura Cassidy, CEO of Louisiana Key Academy and wife of Senator Cassidy, discusses her new school for dyslexia and the many gifts her school helps bring out in young lives.

Bossier Superintendent Mitch Downer, along with Stewart Thompson, talk about post-Covid recovery, mental health issues with teachers and students, shortages, face-to-face instruction, career connections, dual enrollment, and their priorities in the upcoming year.

Dr. Johnette Magner, of Louisiana Tech and LSUS Health, talks about parental involvement in a child's social media consumption, the dangers lurking online, cyber bullying, and children being good citizens on social media.

Dr. Lamar Goree, Superintendent of Caddo Schools, discusses early childhood education, reading literacy, character education, school bullying, mental health, career connections, truency, dropout prevention, and thoughts for parents and the community.

Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, talks about post-Covid recovery and acceleration, and the positives in the state of education in Louisiana. Dr. Brumley is a product of public education who has invested his entire professional career into improving the lives of Louisiana children. He has served students as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, district le...