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EBR Schools Unveil Realignment 2.0 to Boost Student Success
Plan focuses on improving academic outcomes, streamlining operations, and investing in educators
Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:39pm
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The realignment plan aims to strengthen academic resources and support for students across the EBR School District.Baton Rouge TodayThe East Baton Rouge Parish School System is launching the next phase of its districtwide realignment effort, dubbed Realignment 2.0. The updated plan aims to enhance student achievement, strengthen operational efficiency, and prioritize professional development for educators without closing any schools.
Why it matters
The realignment plan is designed to address longstanding concerns from families and staff, including early bus pickups, long transportation routes, and the need for stronger support in building foundational academic skills. By aligning resources and adjusting schedules, the district hopes to create a more supportive learning environment for both students and teachers.
The details
Realignment 2.0 outlines several key changes, including adjustments to start times at six campuses, the addition of two new foundational learning centers, and grade reconfigurations at four schools. The proposed schedule would have elementary schools running from 7:45 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. and middle/high schools from 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., aligning with recommendations from health organizations to support adolescent sleep needs.
- The first phase of realignment was introduced earlier, including the closure of nine schools, repurposing of six facilities, and modifications to start times and grade configurations at multiple campuses.
- Realignment 2.0 is the next step in the district's long-term vision for stronger schools, building on the progress of the initial changes.
The players
EBR Schools
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System, the public school district serving the city of Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.
LaMont Cole
The superintendent of EBR Schools, who emphasized that every decision in the realignment plan is rooted in student success.
What they’re saying
“Every decision tied to the plan is rooted in student success. Realignment 2.0 is intended to better align resources, strengthen classroom instruction and ensure students have the time and support they need to thrive.”
— LaMont Cole, Superintendent, EBR Schools
What’s next
The proposed changes in Realignment 2.0 will be presented to the EBR School Board for consideration and approval in the coming months, with the goal of implementing the updates for the 2026-2027 school year.
The takeaway
By focusing on student achievement, operational efficiency, and investment in educators, the EBR Schools' Realignment 2.0 plan aims to create a more supportive and effective learning environment for the district's students. The adjustments to school schedules and the addition of new foundational learning centers reflect the district's commitment to addressing longstanding concerns and positioning all students for success.
