Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs, Speech

Place Covered: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2015-10-05

Duration: 00:28:38

Subjects: BATON ROUGE PRESS CLUB | Drake, H. Warren, Jr. | East Baton Rouge Parish School System (La.) | Education

Contributors:

• Drake, Warren Speaker

A speech by Warren Drake before the Baton Rouge Press Club on October 5, 2015. Drake is the superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. He discusses: the reorganization of the front office; the need to graduate work force ready students; serving the whole child; partnerships with local businesses; the importance of parental involvement; the keys to academic success; the importance of school leadership; career and technical education courses; and the plans for Lee Magnet High School, Istrouma High School, and the Ardendale campus. Drake also answers questions from the audience.