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Several Pickering Elementary staff members no longer employed following messages mocking students in special education

Several staff members at Pickering Elementary School have been terminated following an investigation into messages that mocked students in special education. The Lafayette Parish School District took action after discovering the inappropriate communications among employees.

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KLFY19h ago
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Basile special educator charged with cruelty to juveniles following incident

A special education paraprofessional in Basile has been charged with cruelty to juveniles following an investigation into allegations of physical abuse of a 5-year-old student at W.W. Stewart Elementary School. Paula Bergeaux, 61, was issued an arrest warrant by Judge Chuck R. West on one count related to the incident.

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KLFY19h ago
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Nursing school student Pays it Forward to former professor

A nursing school student at University of Louisiana at Lafayette demonstrated gratitude by giving back to a former professor who made a significant impact on her education. The student's gesture of appreciation highlights the meaningful relationships built between educators and students in professional healthcare programs.

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The Current2d ago
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Election 2026: Amid lawsuits and tensions, a school board seat is open

School Board District 2 is holding a special election for an open seat. The Current interviewed both candidates about their motivations for running and their positions on ongoing tensions within the school board and superintendent's office, as well as pending lawsuits affecting the district.

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