The East Baton Rouge Parish School District, overseeing 83 schools and serving over 40,000 Pre-K-12 students, is dedicated to instilling a sense of transformative learning in the classroom. Their commitment to providing diverse educational options and customized learning extends to all students, irrespective of age, gender, socioeconomic status, school setting, learning style, or special needs. They achieve this by offering a curriculum with online programs that enhance economic learning and foster the acquisition of 21st-century skills, aiming to prepare a modern workforce capable of actively contributing to a resilient and flourishing economy.
Central to their approach is a dedication to each student, in every community and class, every day, utilizing digital-savvy instruction. For the advancement of 21st-century learning, students and teachers are granted access to technology and comprehensive training, both in-person and online. Strategic decisions regarding technology acquisition are grounded in instructional curriculum management, student needs, and system goals. The integration of tailored online courses is designed to seamlessly complement and support the curriculum, with the ASU Prep Global serving as a valuable resource. Through this global academy, the district can extend a wide array of distance learning courses to students, ensuring they are well-prepared for success and future endeavors.