Benjamin Franklin High School is proud to announce the following twenty-five (25) seniors have been selected as Semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program announced yesterday by the officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC):
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Board Member Focus: D'Juan Hernandez
The devastation of Hurricane Katrina provided an opportunity to restart New Orleans’ public education system. Following the storm, the Algiers Charter School Association (ACSA) was created to ensure that students on the West Bank had access to quality educational options. Serving nearly 4,100 students, ACSA schools are free from conventional education structures, are open by choice to all students without admissions tests, are not religiously affiliated and have high accountability standards. In addition to the charter management organization’s leadership team and principals, the network benefits from a competent and committed board of directors. The devastation of Hurricane Katrina provided an opportunity to restart New Orleans’ public education system. Following the storm, the Algiers Charter School Association (ACSA) was created to ensure that students on the West Bank had access to quality educational options. Serving nearly 4,100 students, ACSA schools are free from conventional education structures, are open by choice to all students without admissions tests, are not religiously affiliated and have high accountability standards. In addition to the charter management organization’s leadership team and principals, the network benefits from a competent and committed board of directors.
Lake Forest Charter School to host 1st Annual “Cocktails and Blues” Event Featuring Legendary Performer Irma Thomas For media inquiries, contact: H.Harper (504) 897-6110 or Josh Fertitta at (504) 593-8264.
WHAT: To celebrate Lake Forest Elementary Charter School’s 25 years of academic excellence, the school is hosting an inaugural “Cocktails and Blues” event to benefit the school. The evening will include entertainment by opening act “The Soul Heirs” followed by a special performance by Grammy award winner Irma Thomas. WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 8:00 p.m. VIP/Patron Party at 7:30pm WHERE: The Roosevelt Hotel 123 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA 70112 TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets are $55 in advance, $65 at the door and are inclusive of entertainment, cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres. VIP Tickets are $75 and include name recognition in event journal and access to the VIP/Patron party at 7:30 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information visit http://www.lakeforestcharter.org/cocktailsandblues or call (504) 593-8264. Caroline Roemer Shirley, Executive Director, Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, said a report by the Center for Education Reform recognizes Louisiana as a leader in empowering parents with public school choice.
The report ranked Louisiana the fourth in the nation because of strong charter laws, multiple charter authorizers and no cap on the number of charter schools in the state. The report can be downloaded at http://www.edreform.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-Parent-Power-Report.pdf "Our state continues to be on a solid path to improving public education by offering more and more quality educational options for students and parents,” said Roemer Shirley. “While much credit is due to our state leaders for creating this strong framework, we must also recognize our charter leaders, teachers and community members for delivering on the challenge to create world class educational options for Louisiana’s children. That's why we hope many community leaders, parents and educators will join us next week at our annual conference." The Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools 6th Annual Conference, Adjusting the Sails: Staying on Course for Success, will be held Friday, September 13, 2013, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Baton Rouge Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Ave. |
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