Dear Readers: Several weeks have elapsed since my first FOCUS SB article on the DCFS (Dept. Of Children and Family Services) and its handling of children placed in the State’s care and custody. It appears my initial investigation and report to you was only the tip of the iceberg. The situation appears more dire than I first suspected.
It is with immense joy and extreme excitement that I share with you my thoughts on the recent election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the next Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He chose as his new name, 'Pope Leo XIV.'
Up first, the Dallas Cowboys had a very strong draft, receiving an A grade according to most draft pundits.
Caddo Day at the Capitol on April 24 was a high impact, short turnaround trip that united members of various government and private sector entities to take the concerns of Caddo Parish to the state Capitol with a unified front. For many years, people have complained that our community needs to show unity at that State level, and this inaugural trip was an excellent beginning to addressing that concern. From the planning process to the attendees, this group exhibited a diverse makeup of Caddo leaders from different agencies, political parties, races, ages, and other descriptors that aren’t always represented in the public eye as cohesive. But the resounding success of this trip showed just what we had suspected-that we make a much bigger impact together.
The Bossier Parish School Board’s 2021–2026 District Improvement Plan, titled “WIN the Day; Every Student, Every Way,” should create a spark of controversy due to its incorporation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies. Certain elements of the plan may conflict with recent federal directives and Supreme Court rulings, raising concerns about its legality and alignment with constitutional principles.
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