FROM: UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS January 31, 2018 (Fayetteville, AR) – A new report written by University of Arkansas professor Patrick Wolf and published by the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education describes the closing of the special education gap between charter schools and traditional schools in Louisiana. Wolf’s study found the gap […]
Register for our 9th annual Louisiana Charter Schools Conference by Friday, November 25 for your chance to win a signed Drew Brees jersey! All those who purchase a ticket by November 25 will be entered into a lottery to win the jersey. If you’ve already registered for the conference, you will automatically be entered. Click here […]
After devastating floods hit Baton Rouge and surrounding areas this summer, two Baton Rouge charter schools assessed the needs of their students and families and mobilized accordingly, opening its doors to students within a short period of time. Watch their stories below. Children’s Charter School Democracy Prep Baton Rouge
The World Affairs Council of New Orleans will participate for the second year in Academic WorldQuest, a competition for high schools organized by the World Affairs Councils of America. Academic WorldQuest is a quiz game that tests competing teams’ knowledge of international affairs, geography, history and culture. Teams answer questions from categories provided, along with a […]
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Partnership has awarded a five-year $1,000,000 grant to Belle Chasse Academy. These funds will enable Belle Chasse Academy to improve learning through standards-based afterschool tutoring program. This compelling and rigorous approach to afterschool tutoring seeks to provide students with additional time and support for their learning as soon […]
Here are several ways that the Louisiana charter school community can help those in neighborhoods that have been devastated by the recent flooding: Individual School Fundraising Sites/Wish Lists Apex Collegiate Baton Rouge Bridge Academy Baton Rouge College Prep Democracy Prep Kenilworth Science & Technology School THRIVE Baton Rouge UP Elementary Relief Funds A+PEL’s Disaster Relief […]
The Louisiana Department of Education will hold a series of statewide meetings this summer to discuss the creation of educational opportunities for students to develop a long-term Louisiana state plan which also aligns with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In the meetings, State Superintendent John White will begin the dialogue with parents, educators, […]
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service recently awarded Belle Chasse Academy (BCA) a “One in a Melon” award for administering an exemplary farm to school program. One school district per state was selected for the award by receiving the most public nominations. “It is such an honor for our school to be chosen for this award,” […]
This year’s International Bullying Prevention Conference is being held in New Orleans, November 6-8. Facebook has provided $100 off scholarships for registrations made by September 1 for those working in schools throughout Louisiana. Please use coupon code “FB16C” when registering to save $100. Visit www.ibpaworld.org for more details about this 2 ½ day event focused […]
Volunteer Hosting Opportunities are available for New Orleans schools and nonprofits during the upcoming Lutheran Youth Conference (LCMS) in July! Approximately 11,000 Lutheran volunteers will be in town for their conference, and they are eager to participate in service projects at schools and other nonprofits throughout the city. Event: LCMS Youth Gathering 2016 Volunteer Service Days: July […]
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