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Ashley White
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Education Reporter, The Acadiana Advocate
Lafayette
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Biography
Ashley is an education reporter for the Acadiana Advocate in Lafayette, Louisiana, covering early and K-12 education and family issues. Prior to that, she worked at the Daily Advertiser covering crime, courts, cops and community issues from 2019-2022. She also worked at the Tallahassee Democrat as a K-12 education reporter. She hails from Jacksonville, Florida, and graduated from the University of Central Florida in December 2014. When she isn't in the newsroom chasing a lead, she can be found cuddling with her cats, cooking something in the kitchen or looking for a new adventure.
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Content
By Ashley White Verified| The Acadiana Advocate Verified Several AmeriCorps volunteers in Lafayette were dismissed this week after a federal directive. A letter was sent to at least five volunteers from the National Civilian Community Corps, or NCCC, Tuesday afternoon, KATC reported. It told members the program was being demobilized and ordered them to return to their home base. The notice came as the Department of Government Efficiency slashes federal programs on its alleged mission to cut spending.
By Ashley White Verified| The Acadiana Advocate Verified Ridge Elementary will have a new principal in the fall who families and students are familiar with. Donovan Soileau, who is currently an assistant principal at Ridge, will serve as the school's leader starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the Lafayette Parish School System announced Wednesday morning. Soileau replaces Rhonda Dickerson who was named chief of elementary schools for the district.
By Ashley White Verified| The Acadiana Advocate Verified Paul Breaux Middle School will have a new principal in the fall. Tia Trahan will serve as the school's leader at the start of the 2025-2026 school year, the Lafayette Parish School System announced Wednesday morning. "Becoming the principal of Paul Breaux Middle School is more than a new chapter—it feels like coming to a place rooted in purpose, pride, and promise," Trahan said in a statement.
Company Info
The Acadiana Advocate
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
+1 225-383-1111