Data plays a central role in that process, guiding instructional decisions, program adjustments, and resource allocation across the district. Equally important, Cole notes, is ensuring families feel informed and heard. “When families understand what we are doing and why we are doing it, trust grows,” he says.“That trust allows us to move forward together.” INVESTING IN THE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE Looking ahead, the district is investing 40 million dollars to enhance high school environments beyond academics, recognizing that the spaces where students learn, perform, and compete play a critical role in engagement, pride, and belonging. “We want students to feel proud of their schools,” Cole explains. “Facilities matter because they communicate value.” Cole notes that while the district has made progress in strengthening academic programs and realigning students into better buildings, many high school facilities have not kept pace with those instructional improvements.The current investment is intended to close that gap and ensure that students experience the same level of quality outside the classroom as they do inside it. Planned improvements include upgraded athletic facilities, locker rooms, performing arts spaces, 247 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
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