Mari Walker

As Education Editor, I wrote pages 22-25 of the January 2019 issue of Baton Rouge Parents Magazine. See the layout on the magazine's website . I also wrote the feature Poor Report Cards? on page 80 and 82.

One day, Allan Wright walked into his kitchen and informed his mom that he was a drummer. He had never played the drums before, but his mom, Karen Wright, took him to the Dance Center & School of Performing Arts to try it out. After two lessons, the school told her Allan was a natural drummer, and they even invited him to join their performing band. Allan, now 16, hasn’t stopped drumming since that day. Read the rest on the Baton Rouge Parents Magazine website .

When your child brings home a less-than-stellar report card, you may not know how to react. While there’s no magic wand to ensure good grades return, there are some strategies you can explore to help your child get back on the right track. After the obvious conversation with your child’s teacher and checking the school handbook for grading policies, experts are here to share tips to help your kid bounce back. Read the rest on the Baton Rouge Parents Magazine website .