Genre Documentary Original language(s) English No. of episodes 6 | Country of origin United States No. of seasons 1 | |
Starring Marvin ThompsonSteve Barr |
Blackboard Wars is an American reality documentary television series on the Oprah Winfrey Network that premiered on Saturday February 16, 2013, at 9/8c.
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Premise
The series encompasses John McDonogh High School, a school stricken with violence and failing academic performance, as they work to transform the school into the best it's been in years. Steve Barr and new principal Marvin Thompson have trained the new staff to maintain a standard for student behavior and daily attendance all the while providing a safe environment. Viewers also see challenges the staff face as their students struggle with a range of emotionally demanding obstacles which includes teenage pregnancy, gang violence, homelessness and drug abuse.
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References
Blackboard Wars Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA