 By KELLY P. KISSEL | Metro editor Baton Rouge has a new Level I trauma center, sort of. See which long-established health care facility recently earned a Level I trauma certification from the American College of Surgeons.
When is arbitration not binding? When a judge says there may be something that invalidates it. A Baton Rouge judge recently reopened hearings on whether homeowners should be able to sue their home builder in court, despite there being an arbitration clause in their contracts.
Louisiana is seeking ways to improve reading skills among its youngest students. Education officials hope that identifying and monitoring reading goals, improving instruction and providing professional growth for teachers will turn the tide. | 
