Two years ago, Barbara Blackwell stepped into the position of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) Coach at Harriet Tubman Charter School. Thanks to CCS’s participation in the VILS program, every fifth through eighth-grade student has had access to a wifi-enabled computer that they can use both in school and at home since the Fall of…
Teaching students to read is not easy, and the research has shown that for decades teachers throughout the country have been using methods that were not grounded in the science of reading. As a result, many students struggled to learn to read. The “science of reading” refers to a set of teaching practices that have…
In the summer of 2022, CCS rolled out a new benefit to its staff – a partnership with Modern Health that allows staff members and their dependents to easily access a range of free mental health services. Even in the best of times, teaching is a challenging profession. It is no easy task for staff…
Harriet Tubman Charter School is known for its middle school club program, which offers students the opportunity to participate in clubs that are led by teachers who are passionate about a specific topic or subject. Some of the clubs are athletic or arts-focused, while others focus on possible future careers. Angelo Cross, the Director of…
Crescent City Schools proudly welcomes all its students and staff back for the new year. We’re looking forward to the 2022-23 school year, and we’re excited to have everyone back and ready to learn! We’ve got over 350 staff ready to teach New Orleans youth. At CCS, we believe that every scholar deserves a great…
CCS is proud to welcome Raquel Kraushar as the new principal of Tubman Montessori. A veteran teacher who has worked at CCS for 7 years, Raquel is very focused on literacy for this school year. CCS is very excited to have her as the principal of Montessori, and we’re looking forward to an amazing school…
On May 3rd, more than 320 donors raised $25,156 for Crescent City Schools on GiveNOLA Day, a regional day of online giving organized by the Greater New Orleans Foundation. These funds donated on GiveNOLA Day go directly to the four campuses in the CCS network: Harriet Tubman Charter School, Tubman Montessori, Akili Academy, and Paul…
This Spring, Crescent City Schools sent 14 staff members to the Standards Institute, a five-day professional development conference organized by UnboundEd. With a lens and focus on equity, the Standards Institute provides participants with tools, strategies, and frameworks that are designed to enhance instructional classroom, coaching, and leadership practices. This year, the spring conference was…
The Habans Stormwater and Nature Center gives enrichment teacher Kevin McDunn many opportunities to use nature itself as his classroom. From identifying bird calls to keeping outdoor journals, scholars are able to engage with the outdoors in new ways. To learn more about how Kevin uses the Stormwater and Nature Center as part of the…
It’s not every day that students receive a surprise visit from professional football players while at school but Thursday, February 3rd, was such a day for more than 70 students at Harriet Tubman Charter School. Unbeknownst to Tubman students, the school was selected by the New Orleans Saints and UnitedHealthcare to be the new home…