A lot of the times we buy our own things so if we appl0y everything's out there then there's other companies that will put in money and buy it for the classroom," says Powell.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Sometime early next year, a task force will explore ways to ensure the various cultures in Lafayette Parish are reflected in the materials students use in the classroom.

From a practical perspective, early arrival makes it possible to attend to the physical environment of the classroom. Pre-class preparation may involve organizing notes and papers for easy reference, ...