NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

Warren Easton Appoints Dr. Kendall McManus-Thomas as CEO/Principal

NEW ORLEANS — The Warren Easton Charter High School Foundation announced during its board meeting tonight that Dr. Kendall McManus-Thomas has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer/Principal of Warren Easton Charter High School, effective July 1.A proud former student of Warren...

Thursday: Willow Students Take on Global Leaders in New Podcast Launch

MEDIA ADVISORYWillow Students Take on Global Leaders in New Podcast LaunchWHAT:    The Willow School students and leadership will launch Take on Society, a student led, audio only podcast featuring in depth conversations between Willow students and influential leaders across business,...

Friday: Einstein Charter Schools to Host “Resilient & Rising” Gala

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Einstein Charter Schools will host its “Resilient & Rising” Gala on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Royal Palm, 1901 Manhattan Blvd. #E in Harvey.The evening will bring together business leaders, civic partners, educators, and families from...

ISL Boys and Girls Soccer Teams Win Crescent City Championships

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The International School of Louisiana (ISL) is celebrating a standout moment in school athletics as both its boys and girls middle school soccer teams won championship titles in the Crescent City Soccer 6v6 Middle School League.The ISL girls team secured their...

Einstein Charter Schools to Host “Resilient & Rising” Gala on May 8

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Einstein Charter Schools will host its “Resilient & Rising” Gala on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Royal Palm, 1901 Manhattan Blvd. #E in Harvey.The evening will bring together business leaders, civic partners, educators, and families...

Young Audiences Charter Schools Acquires Athlos Facility for New Terrytown Campus

Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) will expand its footprint in Jefferson Parish for the 2026–2027 school year through the acquisition of the current Athlos Academy campus, located at 979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056, which will close at the end of this academic year.“This is an...

Discovery Schools will host its 10th annual Discovery Bash Gala on Friday, March 27

Discovery Schools will host its 10th Annual Discovery Bash Gala on Friday, March 27, 2026, with a VIP Patron Party at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Discovery Bash Gala at 7:00 p.m., at the Discovery Arts & Athletics Performance Center, 3837 Loyola Drive, in Kenner.Hosted by Friends...

Warren Easton Charter High School CEO Announces Retirement After 30 Years in Education

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Warren Easton Charter High School Principal and Chief Executive Officer Mervin Jackson has announced his retirement at the conclusion of the current school year, marking the culmination of a distinguished 30-year career serving students across New Orleans. Jackson...

Young Audiences Charter Schools to Celebrate Black History Month with Events in February & March

Events include student-led performances, showcases, and programs across campusesWHAT:Young Audiences Charter Schools will host a series of Black History Month events honoring African American heritage and cultural contributions. Celebrations will include student-led performances, showcases,...

Baby Ben Students to Perform Black History Production THE SHOULDERS WE STAND ON on Feb. 27

Student performances include ancestral monologues, live music, singing, dancing and drama WHAT: Benjamin Franklin Elementary/Middle Mathematics & Science School is proud to announce its annual Black History Month production, “The Shoulders We Stand On.”This beloved,...