Baton Rouge is a crossroads where big city and small town meet.

With a population of half a million in the metropolitan area, college and professional 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.

Meanwhile, 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.

Finally, Baton Rouge's central location offers easy access to New Orleans, Lafayette, St. Francisville, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast for day trips.


"Baton Rouge is a unique place that will continue to serve as a cultural and entertainment center to South Louisiana for years to come."
Michael Wang, former Glen Oaks High teacher, currently Education Policy Analyst for the LA Governor's Office.



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