Grambling, LA. – September 17, 2024 – Grambling State University graduate Henry Whitehorn, Caddo Parish’s first Black sheriff, talked about the power and responsibilities of “We the People” as he served as keynote speaker for GSU’s Constitution Day Observance in…
Category: Education
Grambling State receives $700,000 NSF grant
Grambling State University (GSU) received a $700,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to broaden research ethics education. Dr. Carolyn Jackson, GSU Associate Professor of Education and Interim Director of the Office of Graduate Studies, is the project’s principal investigator (PI)…
Youth Program teaches financial literacy through “Stock Market” Game
Members of the “Black Tie Guys” Youth Mentoring program are learning valuable lessons about wealth and financial security at an early age through an innovative “Stock Market Game.” The program, sponsored by Tab-N-Action, Inc., focuses on mentoring at-risk youth through…
Plans underway to Charter Neville High School
Sources close to a planning group have confirmed that efforts are in progress to convert Neville High School into a charter school. The transition is expected to be initiated this October, with the school potentially becoming a Type 3 charter…
Moore to push city schools to improve literacy from the bottom up
In a sweeping effort to address longstanding academic challenges, Monroe City Schools Superintendent Rev. Sam Moore, III has unveiled an ambitious district-wide focus on improving literacy skills beginning this school year with the goal of getting this year’s first graders…
Delta Community College now checking ACT scores for admission
For the first time, Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) is incorporating ACT scores in English and Math as part of its admissions process. This new policy, effective from the 2024-2025 school year, is a significant shift for the institution and…
City schools welcome 20 new electric buses
Monroe City Schools has begun receiving the first of 20 new electric school buses, marking a significant step towards greener transportation for the district. According to Lonnie Hudson, the assistant director of transportation for the district, the buses are being…