This week on Behind The Lens, the variety of Louisiana kindergarteners studying at or above grade degree doubled in the course of the 2024-25 college 12 months, state officers reported earlier this month. That knowledge comes from the state’s early literacy screener — a take a look at to measure whether or not kindergarten by means of third/grade college students are studying at grade degree. 

And whereas listening to legendary drummer Herlin Riley play, ethnographic dancer Chipo Kandake was moved to bounce. From that first expertise, she created a efficiency that tells the story of what’s referred to as American music. She says the music began with the Black neighborhood and her performances are meant not solely to entertain but in addition to teach audiences on the roots of American music.

Our company this week are Lens training reporter Marta Jewson, and social media supervisor and cultural reporter Mizani Ball.

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