Be at the Forefront of CHANGE

TORCH: The Academy of Politics is an education leadership training designed for aspiring candidates, campaign staff, and education advocates to learn what it takes to run a successful electoral campaign.

Be at the Forefront of CHANGE

TORCH: The Academy of Politics is an education leadership training designed for aspiring candidates, campaign staff, and education advocates to learn what it takes to run a successful electoral campaign.

Applications open

Be At The Forefront of CHANGE

TORCH: The Academy of Politics is an education leadership training designed for aspiring candidates, campaign staff, and education advocates in Baton Rouge.

Apply for 2024 cohort

About TORCH

Are you ready to be at the forefront of change? TORCH: The Academy of Politics program offers intensive training for those aiming to run successful electoral campaigns and reshape Baton Rouge. Immerse yourself in this unique opportunity, learning from top local and national facilitators.

TORCH: The Academy of Politics is an education leadership training designed for aspiring candidates, campaign staff, and education advocates to learn what it takes to run a successful electoral campaign and transform the power structures in the Baton Rouge education ecosystem.

Who is the Program For? 

Whether you aspire to run for local office, work on impactful campaigns, or champion quality public education, this program is your stepping stone. Ideal candidates are deeply connected to the Baton Rouge community, passionate about civic engagement, and represent diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Program Structure & Expectations
Commit to excellence. TORCH demands your full engagement in a rigorous bootcamp. Expect to immerse yourself in comprehensive sessions, complete challenging assignments, and access a vast digital library. Join us for an experience that will shape your political journey.

Application & Program Timeline

Apply Now for the 2026 Program
Important Dates
Application opens:
November 3, 2025
Application closes:
December 12, 2025
Participants Notified:
December 19, 2025
Program Dates:
January - June
Program Dates
for TORCH participants
Session One:
January 20, 2026
Session Two:
February 24, 2026
Session Three:
March 10, 2026
Session Four
March 24, 2026
Session Five:
April 21, 2026
Session Six:
May 19, 2026
Session Seven:
June 23, 2026

Join The Next Generation Of Political Leaders

The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Action seeks individuals dedicated to the Baton Rouge community who believe all children deserve access to excellent public education and are eager to become more involved.

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Secure your chance to change education Baton Rouge for the better!

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