Today, there are more choices available to parents than ever before. With 14 local and state authorized charter schools serving more than 4,000 students and growing, educators are leading the way in creating high-quality schools that prepare kids for college and career - and have a lasting impact on our community.
In the Baton Rouge Achievement Zone, educators are empowered to lead and parents have the power of choice.
empowering educators to lead
empowering educators to lead
placing decision-making in the hands of those closest to kids
High-impact leaders and principals are one of the most important factors in the success of schools. In the Baton Rouge Achievement Zone, educators are creating great schools for all kids by setting high expectations for students, engaging with parents and families, and connecting schools to the communities they serve. By placing decision-making and resources in the hands of leaders who are closest to kids, the Baton Rouge Achievement Zone is fostering a unique system of autonomous schools that are well-positioned to meet the needs of students. That means less bureaucracy and more attention on providing quality instruction, creating high expectations, inspiring innovation and imagination, and preparing scholars for the opportunities of the future.
A great teacher in every classroom
A great teacher in every classroom
transformation begins with great teachers
The Game Plan for transforming schools begins and ends with great teaching. In the Baton Rouge Achievement Zone, schools are working to recruit and support great teaching talent to transform classrooms into challenging, rigorous learning environments. The mission is simple - a great teacher for every classroom.
join the movement
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
access to a great school for every family
access to a great school for every family
empowering families with a choice
Access to great schools can be a game-changer for families and communities. With the ability to choose among a growing array of exciting new schools and programs, parents in North Baton Rouge can find a school that best fit the needs of their child. In the Baton Rouge Achievement Zone, parents are driving the transformation because every child deserves the very best.