A Louisiana appeals court has upheld the decision of the Monroe City School Board to close Excellence Academy Charter School. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Shreveport, Wednesday affirmed a decision by 4th District Court Judge Scott…
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City High Schools graduate hundreds
Monroe City School Graduations were held last Log in to see photos and the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to keep up to date on new posting and archives from years ago.
How did so many local schools become predominately black? Are we missing something?
Have you ever wondered why public school enrollment among whites is gradually decreasing in our area? How did Ouachita High School, which was formerly a predominately white school with only a small percentage of blacks, become predominately black?…
Schools are shifting into “Teach the test” mode, non-testable information is off limits
In a week or two, many local public schools will be shifting into “Test Preparation Mode.” That means that the regular instructional pace will be halted or slowed to a snail’s pace while the teachers switch to preparing students for…
Richwood’s advance programs draws state attention
One of the state’s best kept secrets is the groundbreaking educational program underway at Richwood High School. While many eyes were on Richwood Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android…
Willson, Berry named to lead school board
White board members praised Rodney McFarland for leading charge to dump federal discrimination protections; nearly 1000 blacks sign letters or petitions opposing board’s actions. Bill Willson is the new President of the Monroe City School board, but it wasn’t unanimous.…
School shooting Correction
A report appeared in the print edition of the Monroe Free Press for December 21, 2017, about a shooting incident at Carroll Jr. High School. The school incident was reported as having occurred this week, but was a reprint from…