Aug 27, 2019
HARVEY—(August 27, 2019) — Jefferson Parish Schools students grew at a rate that outpaced the average state increase. JP Schools also comprised over half of the schools demonstrating the most growth in the Greater New Orleans area. Those are some of the results...
Aug 14, 2019
Jefferson Parish Voters made an investment in their future on May 4th when voters chose to raise property taxes by $28.8 million to benefit public education. Jefferson Parish has the largest public-school system in Louisiana with almost 50,000 students. The tax...
Apr 17, 2019
April 17, 2019 The Jefferson Business Council has announced its support of a new property tax proposed by the Jefferson Parish Public School System that will be levied parishwide at a rate of 7.9 mills for 10 years beginning 2019 which is dedicated to increased pay...
Feb 19, 2019
The Jefferson Business Council has recognized three teachers from the Jefferson Parish Public School System who have been nominated for State Teacher Of The Year with the Lucien Gunter Excellence In Teaching Award. The recipients this year, the third in which...
Feb 4, 2019
Business Leaders Announce Support of Upcoming Millage for Competitive and Fair Compensation for Teachers in Jefferson Parish METAIRIE, La. – An educated workforce, a safe community and contributions to a better quality of life are a few of the catalysts making public...
