Charles Ray Wright, the principal of Ouachita Parish High School, is not only making a difference in the lives of his students but also in the lives of aspiring educators at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM). What many…
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Parish board names three new elementary principals
Ouachita Parish School Board Superintendent Todd Guice recently announced the appointment of three new elementary school principals, effective Monday, April 22. D’Anne Bennett has taken the helm at Swartz Upper Elementary. She expressed enthusiasm about her new role, saying, “I…
Black Tie Guys tour eight colleges during Easter break
As the early morning sun casts its first rays over the Louisiana landscape, a sight unfolds that captures the essence of hope and ambition. An entourage of 40 inner-city youths, accompanied by their mentors, steps off vans onto the lush…
Lift Ev’ry Voice: The Bigger Picture
By Robert Wright A Speech Given at Louisiana Delta Community College – February 29, 2024 On January 20, 2009, one of the greatest voices to ever strike a tune stepped up to the microphone to an audience of thousands along…
Cooper, Shelling say parents complaining about Eureka math system
Eureka Math? If you’ve never heard of it by name, you may know it as the new way of doing math that is so frustrating that many parents can’t help their children at home. School Board members Betty Cooper and…
Black Tie Guys program puts Education into a gaming app
In a groundbreaking initiative that seamlessly merges education and technology, “The Black Tie Guys” youth mentoring program has introduced a captivating app that transforms traditional classroom subjects into an engaging gaming experience. This initiative is revolutionizing the way young minds…
City schools taking applications for Ellis’ job, but she hasn’t resigned
The Monroe City Schools has officially posted the position of principal for Neville Jr. High School, but the current principal has not resigned. According to Monroe School Board sources, the principalship of Neville Jr. High, presently filled by Mrs. Ashley…