No Turning Back Amid Challenges | Baton Rouge News

East Baton Rouge Parish Schools kicked off the new academic year with a massive, energized convocation drawing nearly 6,000 staff—teachers, students, and bands filling the Southern University Mini Dome. Superintendent LaMont Cole delivered a bold message: “No Turning Back,” spotlighting two years of academic gains, facility upgrades, and safety improvements. He celebrated last year’s success in delaying school start times and framed ongoing reforms as steps toward sustained progress. But the tone turned somber when Cole acknowledged he’s under investigation by the Attorney General over his past role on the Metro Council, citing a Bible verse to underscore the personal weight of the situation. Still, the district remains laser-focused on welcoming students back to classrooms Friday—undeterred by leadership challenges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b73016b011a80f69