November is often associated with a time of giving thanks, and this year is no different. In order to get the most out of the month, we’re deeming this as the year to start early. Make the entire month about showing gratitude to those you love, and even strangers.

Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do helps us develop a more informed and inclusive picture for different causes and issues at hand.

If you have something or some time to give, consider doing so today. Here’s a list of easy ways you can give something away today.

Making a difference in a child’s life sounds like a daunting task, but small acts of kindness can add up and make a huge difference. Start small, like an hour spent volunteering or mentoring.

While the future is uncertain, mankind remains resilient. We’ve learned to adapt to a “new normal” and are slowly making our way back to activities that we set aside for more than a year. A lot has changed, and some of the new techniques and processes surrounding fundraisers, volunteering and fundraising are here to stay.

Now that the world is showing signs of getting back to a sense of “normalcy,” use this Earth Day as a reminder that when we all work together, we can make a difference.

You don’t have to choose just one cause or organization to support. You can provide support for various causes and various organizations. Take the time to figure out what feels right for you and your own goals for doing good in the world.

Helping others can provide a new sense of purpose that may have been dwindling as a result of the new way of life we’ve endured in 2020. So in order to breathe new life into 2021 and beyond, it’s time to look outside ourselves and focus on others.

Giving back and spreading the love this holiday season is sure to make your friends, family and loved ones smile.

With changing seasons comes more than just pumpkin-spice-flavored everything and crunchy fall leaves. The new season also brings forward new opportunities to do good out in the world.

When it comes to giving back, there are many ways for you to help out your local nonprofits without having to leave your home.

This back-to-school season, do more than simply prepare for a new school year—help those in need.

Whether you make friends with your next door neighbor, community member or someone who lives halfway across the world, you can celebrate International Day of Friendship. Here’s how.

You want to make a difference, but aren’t sure where to start without money. Fortunately, we have ideas to help you donate to charity without breaking the bank.

"As we near the midpoint of our summer break, I want to reach out to all of you with a district update..."

If you're looking for a way to get outside while also improving your whole self, gardening may be the hobby for you.

The Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System adds 13 more magnificent educators to our CapitalOne STEM Teaching Fellows. Once again, we thank CapitalOne for their support of our educators in the East Baton Rouge School System.

If you’re looking for a way to get in shape and get involved in the community, we’ve got you covered. Here are five reasons to run for a charity this summer.

If you want to live a more altruistic life, but aren’t sure where to start, then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s how to find a cause you care about.

Turns out, helping others can actually help you live longer. You heard that right: the key to a long and fruitful life might exist in what you give, not in what you get.

If you strive to live an altruistic lifestyle, there are plenty of gifts you can give your loved one on Mother’s Day that also give back to others in the community.

Did you know you can give back by supporting small businesses? Here are some hows, whys and benefits of supporting small businesses for your altruistic lifestyle.

Volunteering and serving doesn’t have to be challenging when you use your talents to support others. Identify your talents, ask for support and find an organization where you can use your strengths to give back.

When bad things happen, how do we act individually, and how can we come together as a society? How can we be kind in times of darkness?

On Friday, March 13th, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Governor John Bel Edwards ordered that all public K-12 schools in Louisiana would be closed Monday, March 16th through Monday, April 13th.

A fun filled Saturday for the FEBRSS and GenReady at the B.I.G. event at LSU.

High School girls can participate for our upcoming Hackathon. Hackathons are creative problem solving events, where teams select an issue that is relevant in our community and HACK ideas for solving it.

The United States Naval Academy is partnering with the Scholars Laboratory and BRCC for a Mini STEM camp on October 5th.

Teachers - Win up to $5,000 for your Classroom to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to life. DEADLINE EXTENDED TILL SEPTEMBER 11TH!

The Knock Knock Children’s Museum is organizing its 3rd annual Knock Knock Cardboard Challenge Arcade.

SQL Saturday Youth Trak was a tremendous success. Each scholar left with knowledge they can carry for a life time about Digital Citizenship, coding and teamwork. While parents to part in the many seminars their scholars were learning how to be be safe online, and stand up to cyberbullies.

The Louisiana Art and Science Museum has recently released its 2019-2020 Adventure Planner, a guide for educators seeking to inspire a lifelong love of learning in their students.

We're here to tell you all about the benefits reading can bring, besides knowledge and entertainment.

The Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System (FEBRSS) and Academic Distinction Fund (ADF) announces grant awards totaling $100,000 to local schools and classroom teachers.

Lunch with the Supe is an intimate luncheon provides an opportunity to hear directly from Superintendent Warren Drake about the most pressing issues of East Baton Rouge Parish School System. 

Help students in our local schools when making a charitable contribution on Giving Tuesday.
Your support provides the financial resources for programs that ensures all students every school have the opportunity for academic success. 

The Foundation for East Baton Rouge school System and Academic Distinction Fund are collaborating to bring $100,000 for teacher and classroom grants for EBR Schools.

Join us for Lunch with the Supe on Tuesday, November 27.
This intimate luncheon provides an opportunity to hear directly from Superintendent Warren Drake about the most pressing issues of East Baton Rouge Parish School System. 

Future scientists are sitting in East Baton Rouge Parish classrooms today! Funding from ExxonMobil is providing hands-on student experiences in biology classes at Baton Rouge Magnet High School.

Join us this month when Superintendent Warren Drake discusses the 2018-2019 school year and welcomes the community to play an active role. Drake will discuss his vision , the district’s ever evolving Magnet Programs and how the innovative programming is changing the landscape of The East Baton Rouge Parish School System.

A program that's already seen success in East Baton Rouge Parish is expanding. The goal is to give high school students a head start in landing quality careers.

The faces of future leaders are getting a golden chance to learn about science and engineering in the workplace while still in high school.

“The National Science Foundation says that this year, we're going to have a million unfilled jobs, a million unfilled jobs in STEM related careers,” said Congressman Garret Graves.

Graves had a strong message at the launch for GEN READY, an initiative focusing on increasing knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math. The program, originally called the BR STEM Network, will now expand to ten other parishes. It will also create more partnerships with businesses and industry leaders.

“A dream is hollow, it's only an idea if we don't actually have the capacity, the content, the skills to fulfill it,” said Graves.

For many young students, those dreams and hopes are becoming a reality.

The Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System is hosting the launch of GEN READY, A Capital Area STEM Collaborative. The launch event will highlight the GEN READY Education to Employment Roadmap based on best practices that will meet the accelerating demand for STEM skills and specific STEM jobs in our region.

The Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System is seeking proposals from educators in elementary, middle and high schools in East Baton Rouge Parish School System to implement high-quality, innovative STEM programs.

Funding to support projects in classrooms, across grade levels or even school-wide is available through a generous grant from ExxonMobil. Grants will be made available to classroom teachers or to schools. Grant awards may range from $250-$10,000 per project. Projects must be innovative and have potential for replication in other schools in East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Projects should focus on increasing student interest and engagement in STEM.

Libby Witte, an AmeriCorps VISTA member serving the Foundation's STEMup BR mentoring program recently won second place in the National Corporation for Community Service video competition.

This month the Superintendent looks to the future of the district and will present his vision for an innovative quality public education system. The renewal of the 10 year sales tax presents a fresh perspective on a variety of topics such as the strategic plan, budget, ESSA, attendance zones, and programming. Superintendent Drake will give a detailed description of the next steps for The East Baton Rouge Parish School System.

The purpose of the STEM Teaching Fellows is to establish and support a cadre of “STEM Teaching Fellows” who, armed with content knowledge, innovative teaching strategies, and an entrepreneurial spirit, can support their colleagues and transform EBRPSS schools into institutions of innovative STEM teaching and learning. The STEM Teaching Fellows program features year-round professional development tailored to the needs and interests of the participants and collaborative resource-building and sharing activities.

Applications being accepted through May 11.

Our AmeriCorps VISTAs continue to be an invaluable asset to the work we do in our STEM mentoring programs. Currently, we have openings for our Summer Associate program, as well as year-long service members.

These girls are growing up fast and showing interest in STEM learning opportunities. For the fifth year, partners supporting IT-Girls are making sure female students have a fighting chance to live their dreams. The annual event is called IT Girls and is co-sponsored by Louisiana Women in Technology and STEMup BR.

Baton Rouge Celebrates Engineering! Engineers Week is a time for everyone to celebrate and wonder what the next big innovation will be. It’s also a great opportunity for volunteers and educators to inspire students by engaging them in hands-on engineering outreach. Show them that their school subjects can help solve real problems. And, of course, encourage them to wonder, "Is engineering my future?"