Rolling the Dice on Education: Baton Rouge’s Immersive Experience

Liz Smith from the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students spotlights the upcoming Education Immersive Experience, a free event at Capitol Park Museum. Attendees will explore two powerful exhibits: a desegregation gallery built from 50 years of court records, photos, and testimony, offering a vivid look at Baton Rouge’s long struggle with school integration; and a life‑sized board game simulating the journey of an EBR student, where participants experience both opportunities and obstacles that shape educational outcomes. From missed buses to scholarships, the interactive format reveals systemic challenges and successes, providing a crash course in history and a deeper understanding of today’s schools.