Karla Bendily - OPSB Mom

Because y’all know yall’ve already started those Amazon lists!!

Caldwell Parish School District
Richland Parish School Board
Winnsboro - Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce
Ouachita Parish Schools
Caldwell Parish Chamber of Commerce
Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce

When sixty ladies from 46 parishes meet up to discuss getting FREE books in the hands of local children…!!
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Local Imagination Library team members Karla Bendily and Jennifer Calhoun (right to left) along with Deidra Adair, Executive Director of the Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana attended a yearly workshop in Baton Rouge. These workshops help our local program stay compliant and learn about new partnership opportunities.

Do you have a business or non-profit that would like to help grow the Imagination Library's reach in Ouachita or Morehouse Parishes? Please reach out to us today!

Every other day we roll our eyes at Dad‘s corny jokes, groan when he takes forever in the bathroom, and cringe when he embarrasses us in public. But on Father’s Day we remember that all those quirky, maddening, endearing habits come from a heart full of love and we wouldn’t trade our dads for anything.

I was there when the man said if this passes, they might have to raise property taxes…😤…NOT “let’s eliminate all the waste”!🚮
Thoughts??

https://www.hannapub.com/ouachitacitizen/news/local_state_headlines/scare-tactics-at-play-for-teacher-pay-measure/article_433c23b3-a246-42e0-8c0f-512e2009a443.html?fbclid=IwZnRzaASifvpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe5a-EB_jr-wDjirddadrbNBBXOs3pomqC46eYsW8Gn_tJPurQY6WPk3ommbk_aem_VcKn646d7suy4yHZYy38FQ

‘Scare tactics’ at play for teacher pay measure Some local lawmakers say Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to give public school teachers stipends this year prohibits school systems from laying off teachers, while others say each school system is

…In her own good land here, she's been abused.
She's been burned, dishonored, denied and refused,
And the government for which she stands
Is scandalized throughout the land.
And she's getting threadbare and wearing thin,
But she's in good shape for the shape she's in
'Cause she's been through the fire before.
And I believe she can take a whole lot more
So we raise her up every morning,
We take her down every night,
We don't let her touch the ground, and we fold her up right.
On second thought, I do like to brag
'Cause I'm mighty proud of that ragged old flag.

~Johnny Cash, “Ragged Old Flag”

Well, this snuck up on me.😅

This page just crossed 1000 followers, and honestly I wasn’t even trying to grow it.

Whether you agree with me all the time, some of the time or none of the time, thank you for being here. I believe informed communities make better decisions, and I’ve learned so much from the conversations we’ve had over the past few years.

Here’s to continuing to ask questions, share information, and do our best to support the students, teachers, and families of Ouachita Parish.❤️

Sign up for the Ouachita Parish Public Library’s summer reading challenge then sign up for this one!📚

My notes from today’s meeting.📝

Sharing for my artsy friends!🎨

🎨🍎 Calling all K-12 arts educators!

This is the kind of opportunity we’re always saying we wish existed… and it’s RIGHT HERE in Louisiana. 👏✨

The NSULA Art Educator Summer Workshop is offering FOUR days and THREE nights of professional development, creativity, collaboration, and inspiration - completely FREE.

Seriously. Free.

If you’ve been needing:
🖌 fresh classroom ideas
🎭 creative recharge time
🤝 connection with fellow arts educators
📚 meaningful PD that actually speaks to the arts

…this is your sign to GO.

Our arts teachers pour so much into students year-round. Opportunities like this matter - not just for educators, but for the future of arts education in our schools. ❤️

Tag an arts educator who needs to see this! 🎨👇