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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,...

Morris Jeff Awards International Baccalaureate (IB) Diplomas and Certificates

Two MJCS seniors earn prestigious IB Diplomas; 30 additional graduates earn IB CertificatesMorris Jeff Community School, a high-performing, open-admissions PK–12 public charter school in Orleans Parish, recently honored its 2025 International Baccalaureate (IB) and Certificate...

Young Audiences Charter Schools to Perform at Merriment in McDonoghville

Event to feature Charging Yaks Marching Band, YACS Orchestra, and caroling WHAT: Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) will participate in the  Merriment in McDonoghville, a free community holiday event featuring live entertainment, caroling, light refreshments, and...

Hynes Charter Schools Show Strong Growth and Sustained Excellence Across All Campuses

All three Hynes campuses among Top 10 open-enrollment elementary schools in New Orleans New Orleans, LA (November 20, 2025) — Hynes Charter Schools are reporting strong academic gains across all three campuses following the release of the 2025 School Performance Scores (SPS) from the...

Discovery Schools Celebrate Academic Excellence with School Performance Scores

Discovery Schools Celebrate Academic Excellence with School Performance Scores Kenner Discovery Retains “A” Status The Discovery Schools network is excited to announce the school letter grades for the 2024-2025 academic year. These ratings are part of the Louisiana Department of...

Young Audiences Charter Schools to Host December Open Houses in Orleans and Jefferson Parish

Families invited to explore arts-integrated learning and new campus expansion NEW ORLEANS, LA — Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS), open-enrollment, arts-integrated public charter schools serving students in Orleans and Jefferson Parish, will host Open House events in December for...

Video: Undefeated Young Audiences Charter School (YACS) Football Team gifts favorite teachers with jerseys before last game Friday

Video: Senior players surprise favorite teachers by presenting them with game jerseys GRETNA, LA – The Young Audiences Charter School (YACS) football team is heading into its final game of the season undefeated — a remarkable achievement for a team only in its third year of...

Kenner Discovery Student Jaden Newman Named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist

Kenner, LA — Discovery Schools is proud to announce that Kenner Discovery senior and founding student Jaden Newman has been named a National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist, an honor placing her among the top academic performers in Louisiana and across the nation.  “We are...