Frederick Douglass High School Merges with Kennedy
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The Orleans Parish School Board merges Frederick Douglass High School with John F. Kennedy High School, closing Douglass and integrating its students into Kennedy starting July 1st. The move aims to improve classes and support students better. However, parents and students in the Lower Ninth Ward express concerns about fewer school choices and potential impacts on top performers at Kennedy. An accountability team reviews the process, with KIPP facing potential noncompliance notices if violations are found. Community voices push for better input in future decisions.
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