Louisiana: JAG-LA Receives 5 of 5 Award for Outstanding Achievement
LA (STL.News) Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards, who serves as chairman of the National Jobs for Americas Graduates (JAG), announced that once again JAG-Louisiana has received the 5 of 5 Award for achieving all five standards set by the national organization for being consistent in quality and high achievement levels for student outcomes during the last year. This is a coveted award that Louisiana is proud to have achieved over the past 15 years.
“During the most difficult time in America’s history, Louisiana JAG has shown grit in the face of adversity,” said Gov. Edwards. “JAG programs throughout our state have taken seriously their responsibility to create change and teach our young people the skills they need to succeed in life no matter how overwhelming the obstacles that come before t...