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Our mission is to enhance education, champion innovation and provide sustained financial support to public schools within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.

10/12/2026

🔨 Building a stronger workforce starts with investing in our students!

We're excited to see EBR Workforce Development kick off its series in celebration of Careers in Industry Month, highlighting career opportunities in Construction Crafts!

At the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System, workforce development is one of our key priorities. We believe that connecting students to career exploration, hands-on learning, and real-world experiences helps prepare them for success beyond the classroom.

💡 Teachers—have a bright idea for your classroom?The DEMCO Bright Ideas Grant Program is now open! K–12 public school te...
09/30/2026

💡 Teachers—have a bright idea for your classroom?

The DEMCO Bright Ideas Grant Program is now open! K–12 public school teachers at eligible schools in DEMCO’s service area can apply for funding to turn creative classroom ideas into meaningful learning experiences for their students.

🍎 Applications are due October 15!

Learn more & apply ➡️ https://demco.org/bright-ideas-grant-program

⏰ One Month Left to Apply for ADF Teacher Grants for 2027!EBR Schools educators, have an innovative idea that could make...
09/28/2026

⏰ One Month Left to Apply for ADF Teacher Grants for 2027!

EBR Schools educators, have an innovative idea that could make a difference for your students? The Academic Distinction Fund (ADF) wants to help bring it to life! 🍎💡

Two grant opportunities are available:

📚 ADF Student Achievement Grants | $500–$5,000
Designed for school employees who work directly with students in an academic setting, including classroom teachers, reading recovery teachers, math specialists, librarians, technology directors, deans of students and counselors.

🌟 ADF Impact Grants | Up to $15,000
Designed for larger projects and programs that extend beyond a single classroom and may include collaborations among multiple teachers, schools and nonprofit organizations.

Apply today: www.adfbr.org/grants

🎉 That’s a wrap on the Fall 2026 Academic Distinction Fund Awards!The final round of Academic Distinction Fund (ADF) gra...
09/24/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on the Fall 2026 Academic Distinction Fund Awards!

The final round of Academic Distinction Fund (ADF) grants has been delivered, completing this fall’s celebration of innovative EBR Schools educators and the creative projects they are bringing to life for students.

Congratulations to our final recipients:

🤖 Woodlawn Middle School
Vanessa Gautreau – Robotics and AI Learning Lab
📚 District Division of Literacy - Woodlawn Middle School
Myra Looney – Literacy Mentorship for Students w/Dyslexia
Principal: Terran Perry
🏆 ADF Student Achievement Awards

🎥 Southeast Middle Magnet School
Andrew Holmes – Game of the Week – EBRPSS Student Broadcasting Network
Principal: Regina Bennett
🏆 ADF Student Achievement Award

🍽️ Belaire Magnet High School
Tristan Selvage – Bayou Bengal Bistro
Principal: Damien Gordon
🏆 ADF Impact Award

📚 Park Medical Academy
Raven Gooden – Hands-On Literacy and STEM Learning
Principal: Stephanie Tate
🏆 ADF Student Achievement Award

🔊 Tara High School (not pictured)
Emma Gist – Amplified Classrooms Project
Principal: John Hayman
🏆 ADF Impact Award

A special thank you to ADF Board Chair Gwen Wild, Board Secretary Lois Smyth, and Board Members John Gray and Lisa Delpit for taking time out of their schedules throughout this grant cycle to visit EBR Schools and personally deliver awards to our educators. 💙

With the completion of this final round, 16 Fall 2026 Academic Distinction Fund grants totaling $130,528 have been awarded to educators across EBR Schools!

The Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System is proud to partner with the Academic Distinction Fund to invest in innovative ideas, support our educators and create meaningful learning opportunities for EBR students.

Congratulations to all of our Fall 2026 ADF grant recipients! 👏🍎

🚀 Calling All EBR Schools STEM Educators! Applications Are Now Open! 🔬🤖The Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System...
09/16/2026

🚀 Calling All EBR Schools STEM Educators! Applications Are Now Open! 🔬🤖

The Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System and ExxonMobil Baton Rouge are excited to launch the next round of the Star STEM Teacher Grant Program!

⭐ 20 educators will each receive a $2,500 grant to bring innovative, hands-on STEM learning experiences to students in grades 4–12.

Think experiments, robotics, coding, engineering challenges, STEM field experiences and other creative projects that bring STEM learning to life! (General classroom supplies are not eligible.)

📅 Applications Open: September 15
📅 Deadline: October 15
🏆 Winners Announced: November

Applications will be reviewed competitively based on alignment with learning goals, instructional innovation, student impact and feasibility.

🍎 EBR educators, we can't wait to see your ideas!

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://foundationebr.org/programs/grants/star-stem-teach-grants.html

🎉 More Great Ideas. More Opportunities for EBR Students!The celebration continues! The second round of Fall 2026 Academi...
09/09/2026

🎉 More Great Ideas. More Opportunities for EBR Students!

The celebration continues! The second round of Fall 2026 Academic Distinction Fund awards has been delivered to six more EBR Schools educators, supporting innovative projects designed to increase student achievement and create meaningful learning experiences.

ADF Board Members Gwen Wild, Lois Smyth, John Gray and Lisa Delpit, along with Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System Executive Director Jennifer Lightfoot, visited schools to deliver the awards and celebrate the educators bringing these innovative projects to life.

Congratulations to our latest recipients:

🔐 Liberty High School
Crystal Malbrough – Liberty JROTC Cybersecurity
Principal: Chazz Watson
🏆 ADF Impact Award

🏗️ Scotlandville Magnet High School
Cha'Quoncia Ruffin – Smart Space Design: From Floor Plan to Functional Prototype
Principal: Paul Jackson
🏆 ADF Student Achievement Award

✍️ EBR Readiness High School
Alysia Lee – Building Thinkers Through Writing
Principal: Corey Grant
🏆 ADF Impact Award

➗ Istrouma Magnet High School
Iesha Smith – Accessible Math Lab Classrooms
Principal: Cleotha Johnigan
🏆 ADF Impact Award

🔬 Belfair Montessori School
Autumn James – Belfair Montessori STEM Club
Principal: Pamela Dunlap
🏆 ADF Student Achievement Award

💡 EBR CTEC
Edward Gautreaux – Big Minds, Tiny Spaces
Principal: Mara Girona
🏆 ADF Impact Award

From cybersecurity and STEM to writing, math and hands-on design, these projects showcase the creativity of EBR educators and their commitment to creating meaningful learning opportunities for students.

This fall, 16 Academic Distinction Fund awards totaling $130,528 are being delivered to educators across EBR Schools. The Foundation is proud to partner with the Academic Distinction Fund to invest in innovative ideas and the educators bringing them to life! 💙🍎

Stay tuned as we continue celebrating this year’s recipients!

🍎 Investing in Great Ideas for EBR Students! 📚The Fall 2026 round of Academic Distinction Fund grants is officially unde...
09/02/2026

🍎 Investing in Great Ideas for EBR Students! 📚

The Fall 2026 round of Academic Distinction Fund grants is officially underway! Last week, ADF Board Member John Gray and Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System Executive Director Jennifer Lightfoot had the pleasure of delivering the first three grant awards to EBR Schools educators and their principals:

💧 Southdowns Pre-K Center
Shalika Scott, "Bear Essentials: Water Safety"
Principal - Shalika Scott
ADF Impact Award

🌱 The Dufrocq School
Shobha Menon, "School Garden: A Community Space"
Principal - Shakia Davis
ADF Impact Award

💻 Westdale Heights Academic Magnet
Joanna Lemoine, "Hear to Learn: Equitable Access to Digital Innovation"
Principal - Nathan Hite
ADF Student Achievement Award

And there’s much more to celebrate! 🎉

Over the next few weeks, the rest of the 16 Academic Distinction Fund awards totaling $130,528 will be delivered to educators across EBR Schools.

These grants support innovative projects that align with district curriculum, increase student achievement, and give educators the resources to bring creative ideas to life for their students.

We are proud to partner with the Academic Distinction Fund to invest in EBR educators and create new opportunities for students to learn, explore, and succeed.

Stay tuned as we celebrate more of this year’s grant recipients! 💙

We love seeing this kind of energy and momentum across EBR Schools! Workforce development is a key funding priority for ...
08/19/2026

We love seeing this kind of energy and momentum across EBR Schools!

Workforce development is a key funding priority for the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System. We are focused on raising funds and building community partnerships that expand career-connected learning and give students more opportunities to gain the skills, experiences, and credentials they need for life after graduation.

🌟 25 more children. 25 more opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Thanks to the generosity of our community partners...
08/12/2026

🌟 25 more children. 25 more opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.

Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, 25 additional children had access to high-quality early childhood education in East Baton Rouge Parish last school year. 💙

This impact was made possible through support from the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation and ExxonMobil Baton Rouge, along with the many individuals, businesses, and organizations who believe in the power of public education.

Early childhood education is an investment in a child’s future. By expanding access to high-quality early learning experiences, we’re helping more children enter school ready to learn, grow, and succeed. 🍎📚

Celebrating Exceptional Leadership ✨At last week's Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System board meeting, we had t...
06/15/2026

Celebrating Exceptional Leadership ✨

At last week's Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System board meeting, we had the honor of recognizing Padma Vatsavai, Founder and CEO of Vinformatix and Immediate Past Board President, as she concluded her service on the Foundation's Board of Directors

Current Board President Stephanie Cargile praised Padma's leadership, noting that many of the Foundation's recent successes are a direct result of her vision, dedication, and tireless advocacy. "Padma approached this work as if it were her first priority. Her dedication is well recognized, and we are in a much better place today because of it."

In her remarks, Padma reflected on the power of teamwork and expressed immense pride in the Foundation’s best fundraising year to date. “When you think about success, it takes a village. You can’t do anything by yourself, so thank you for supporting me during my years on the Foundation’s board.”

Thank you, Padma, for your passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to strengthening public education in East Baton Rouge Parish. Your impact will be felt for generations to come. 💙📚

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