Education

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by The Link School.  The Link School is Planting Our Roots in the Community The Link School is excited at all the progress happening on our campus in preparation to welcome students and families for the 2023 – 2024 school year. As Baton Rouge’s newest and first-of-its-kind private school in both our educational model and tuition structure. >>>We are still taking applications for students in Kindergarten-4th grade<<< The Link School is a scalable tuition school, meaning every family contributes what they can for their child’s education. Our enrolled families have already begun connecting with our school principal and community. Imagine drop-off to a school campus with a large garden, a chicken coop, a playground, and outdoor learning areas. Find out more about how we offer an immersive learning experience while accounting...

Grieving Affirmative Action President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order on March 6, 1961, creating what we know as “affirmative action.” Affirmative action’s sole purpose was to remove the practice of discrimination in the hiring and admissions process. Let’s pause for a moment. Much like inclusion, affirmative action did not and does not mean exclusion (we will come back to this). Many may say that “Affirmative Action” helped create what we now know as the Black Middle Class (note that affirmative action did not suddenly catapult minorities into the top 1%). We never needed to question whether it was “time” to abolish Affirmative Action; rather the question should have been “have we honestly made progress to function without it?” If...

That's Enough Screen Time, Little One I am a middle child, through and through. Mischievous, attention-seeking, too smart for my own good, and always in trouble. I was a poster child for talking back, rolling eyes, and plotting everyone’s evil demise. In second grade, my family went to Disney World for a week, and I never saw the fireworks display because I was grounded every evening. That’s pretty much how most of my childhood went, punished and forced to entertain myself. But during all the time spent alone while punished, I developed an insatiable love for reading. I began to read like it was as essential as food and air. When I was seven, I remember sitting down with The Three Musketeers,...

Baton Rouge Area Schools, Admissions and Open Houses If you live in Baton Rouge with kids, it's likely that choosing a school is a big decision for you and your family. Red Stick Mom aims to make living in Baton Rouge, LA easier for parents. There’s a good chance that Red Stick Mom has a resource for what your family needs, whether that’s a list of fun splash pads or a list of the best schools in Baton Rouge. Choosing a school is a BIG decision and not one that comes easily. It is our hope that this guide to Baton Rouge schools and open houses will make it easier for you to navigate open house season and any educational decisions that your...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored. That said, as Teacher Appreciation Week approaches we love this practical way to give back to a teacher that has made an impact on your child and/or family.  The Single Best Gift To Give a Teacher May is Teacher Appreciation Month. This is the #1 way to show support to the educators who give so much to your child. Dear Baton Rouge Moms, From pre-k to high school, Baton Rouge educators are everyday heroes for our kids and community. A teacher’s work goes beyond the whiteboard to caring for a child's unique social-emotional needs today while helping them dream about their future. The average teacher will instruct more than 3,000 students throughout their career, meaning their efforts profoundly...