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?…
Category: Education
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…
Farrakhan attends granddaughter’s graduation at GSU
He wasn’t one of the most powerful Black men in America or the Leader of the Nation of Islam, but when Minister Louis Farrakhan came to Grambling on Friday, December 15, 2017, he was a proud grandpa watching his granddaughter’s…
School board plans suit to reclaim charter property before court rules
he Monroe City School Board has voted to file suit to get possession of school equipment of Excellence Academy, even though the final fate of the school has not been decided by the courts. Thursday, in its regular Board meeting…