BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Support system: Louisiana public schools have the option of using a new teacher-evaluation system this year that state Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says "honors teachers who are excelling in their craft” as well as providing new teachers with the support they need as they enter the profession. The revamped system also adds teachers’ self-assessments into their overall ratings. Read more about the new model. Health alert: Mpox, previously referred to as "monkeypox," was first identified by scientists in 1958. Now, recent outbreaks of a new form of the disease have led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. The outbreak is not expected to become a new pandemic, but here's what you should know about the situation. Team play: The Saints will return to New Orleans after their preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Columnist Jeff Duncan made the trip California to see firsthand how things are going. Read his observations about the team so far. | 