Blackboard Wars

Season 1

A dynamic new principal and a dedicated staff of teachers attempt to transform a school plagued by a history of violence and poor academic performance in the heart of inner city New Orleans.

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S1 E1 - The Future Is Now
February 16, 2013
42min
13+
Principal Dr. Marvin Thompson and his staff face the challenge of a lifetime as they begin the process of transforming one of the worst high schools in the country, John McDonough High School, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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S1 E3 - Baptism By Fire
March 2, 2013
42min
13+
Principal Marvin Thompson deals with escalating unrest from the teachers over the lack of a strong disciplinary system in the school.
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S1 E5 - Identity Crisis
March 16, 2013
42min
TV-PG
As Principal Marvin Thompson tries to turn around the school's violent reputation, a shooting incident involving two students off-campus is a stark reminder of John McDonogh's haunted past.
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S1 E6 - War Is Over If You Want It
March 23, 2013
42min
13+
Tensions are running high at John McDonogh, as Dr. Thompson and his staff rush to the aid of a suicidal student, while the fervor of anti-charter activists reaches its climax.
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