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Shawn’s Voice: Will Her Freshman Disappointments turn into Her Sophomore Hopes?
“So, how did you do in school Tete; did you pass?” “I don’t know.” “Well, what did you have on your final report card?” “A’s and B’s.” “I’m sure you passed with those grades Tete, are you ready for the 4th grade?” “Yes.” “What about you two Gabriel and Taylor?” “Yes we passed, and we’re ready for summer!” “And you Shawn?” “I passed, and I did ok in school. I had… Read More
Sylvanie Williams College Prep in Trouble
Sylvanie Williams College Prep may lose its contract based on a strong possibility that it will receive an F on the state report card. In order for the contract to be renewed, the school would have needed to earn a C grade. “Any closure or takeover would not happen until next summer. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education usually votes on charter renewal in December.” Read more here
Graduation Rates Going Higher
Louisiana schools have a mandated graduation rate mark of 80%. Despite missing the ultimate mark, graduation rates are rising due to specific plans to continue increasing the graduation rate. “[What] we are trying to do is increase the graduation rate and increase the standards. That makes a difference.” Read more here
Three Years Later, No Significant Performance Improvements? What Can We Learn from the State’s Voucher Program
If you’re like most parents, you simply want the best for your child(ren). And whatever it takes to attain it, you are likely willing to do. For a parent whose child(ren) attends a public school in New Orleans, making the decision (or allowing the city’s centralized enrollment process One-App to make it for you) on which school your child attends can be as nerve-wrecking as it is empowering; but either way,… Read More
A stronger voice of the People by getting back to the basics
Each and every day we can scroll timelines, visit social media sites or peruse the internet and find a myriad of stories about charter schools. You don’t have to look far to find the good, the bad or the ugly. My recent experiences have taught me parents really don’t have the time, resources or information to make an informed decision on whether their child should attend a charter or traditional school;… Read More