Living in Louisiana

Louisiana Teaching Fellows recruits and trains Fellows in two regions of Louisiana: Shreveport and Greater Baton Rouge. Candidates will be asked to indicate their regional preference when submitting their online application for Louisiana Teaching Fellows:

Shreveport

As a resident of Shreveport, you will find southern hospitality and a home that offers a diverse array of amenities. Shreveport, known as “the next great city of the south”, is the third largest city in Louisiana with over 200,000 residents. The city sits on the Red River in the northwestern part of the state, and experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters. Today, Shreveport is largely a service economy and is a major medical center for both the region and the state. View a Louisiana state map to get a better feel for the lay of the land!

Southern hospitality runs deep in Shreveport, where “Louisiana Cajun meets east Texas cowboy.” The Shreveport-Bossier City area is well known throughout the state for its outdoor festivals, mouth-watering cuisine and rich artistic heritage. In fact, Shreveport is the cultural center for the Ark-La-Tex region, the 200 mile area where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas come together.

The low cost of living and mild climate in conjunction with Shreveport’s restaurants and festivals make this city popular with its residents and an attractive option for those looking to relocate. Louisiana Teaching Fellows have the opportunity to become a part of the Shreveport community overnight—or to strengthen the roots that they may already have—by entering a career that directly impacts the future of Shreveport.

To learn more about local activities, news, issues, and events, refer to the City of Shreveport’s website, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau website, or the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Newcomers Guide.

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Greater Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is a crossroads where big city and small town living meet. Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Greater Baton Rouge has grown more than any other metropolitan area in America. The region has transformed into a major metropolitan area, while still holding true to its small-town hospitality.

With a current population of half a million in the metropolitan area, incredibly popular college sports teams, and a variety of movie theaters, music venues, theater companies and coffee shops, it offers the resources and cultural flare of a big city. View a Louisiana state map to get a better feel for the lay of the land! Simultaneously, the presence of the state capitol and the Cajun and French influences give it a distinct local flavor. With two major universities, an education-friendly newspaper, and a variety of neighborhood and service organizations readily available for teachers, it is not hard to extend one's classroom into the community.

Baton Rouge's central location also offers easy access to New Orleans, Lafayette, St. Francisville, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where many teachers vacation.

To learn more about local activities, news, issues, and events please visit the website for the local newspaper, The Advocate, the official Baton Rouge government website, or the website for the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce.

Want to learn more? Join us for an Information Session in Baton Rouge or online!