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LEAP results show gap between white and Blacks academics is widening

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Despite having one of the highest-paid superintendents in the state, the Monroe City Schools is still struggling to educate African-American students when compared to whites and other races. The performance gap is getting wider, while blacks have shown some improvements…

Leap results, Monroe City Schools, Superintendent Brent Vidrine

State post first letter grade for schools, some bright spots noted

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

The Louisiana Department of Education released letter grades for its schools this week. While most Monroe City Schools showed poor performances, some showed improvement despite their poor final outcomes.   One school with an “A” letter grade. Neville High School.…

letter grades, Louisiana Department of Education, Monroe City Schools

City schools taking applications for Ellis’ job, but she hasn’t resigned

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Education

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…

Monroe City Schools, Monroe School Board, Mrs. Ashley Ellis, Neville Jr. High

Henrietta George made history, as first female Black elected official

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

Inside the board room of the Monroe City Schools is a plaque recognizing Henrietta George, a legend in local African-American history. As one of the first Blacks on the city school board, and the first Black female to hold public…

Henrietta George, local African-American history, Monroe City Schools

Lollie: City schools flex day may cause increased teacher stress

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

Starting next week Monroe City Schools will begin observing an optional “flex day” that has some scratching their heads wondering how it will be implemented. The board voted unanimously to allow principals to schedule weekly flex days that will allow…

Flex Day, Monroe City Schools

Berg Jones Elementary closed as Covid spreads, Johnson upset

November 10, 2020November 12, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

The shutdown of Berg Jones Lane Elementary School for an entire week due to Covid concerns was not an agenda topic for Tuesday’s school board meeting, but one board member, Brandon “B.J.” Johnson, said the board needs to become more…

COVID-19, Monroe City School Board, Monroe City Schools

School Board power squabble overshadows COVID concerns

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

With rumors of COVID-19 infections infecting staff and teachers at several Monroe City Schools, there was little discussion about COVID safety procedures at Tuesday’s board meeting. The board spent most of its 42-minute meeting watching a squabble between Board President…

COVID-19, Monroe City Schools, School Board

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Versie Larkin, Dewayne Handy, In Loving Memory of Rev. Charles McGhee, In Loving Memory of Rosa Coffey, Juanita Willis, Carla Gray, Billy Wimberly, Thania Lane, Jonathan D. Peevy, Tarrance Williams, Jr., Benjamin L. Jones, Gary Owens, Brenda Addison, Harlynn L. Hammonds, Jazlyn Hope Ekara. (6)
Local History
--- This week in 2001 Stephanie Smith, a city school board member, protested the superintendent's plan to fire 40 non-certified teachers, to save money. (22)
--- This week 2001 David Kelly, mayoral candidate was subject of Free Press Editorial citing his many attempts. (22)

Editorials

  • Council’s change to city charter without a public vote is troubling
  • While under suspicion, Dr. Vidrine should not lead school system
  • If taxes pay for public schools, what’s with the fees and student costs?

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Sheriff Peter Crosby

By Garry Blanson It was reported that General Ulysses S. Grant wrote…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: George Henry White

By Garry Blanson  Some time ago, I read an article on the…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Frances W. Harper

By Garry Blanson Let’s talk about “DEEPFAKES” baby!!!   Recently, I ran…

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