Blackboard Wars is an American reality documentary television series on the Oprah Winfrey Network that premiered on February 16, 2013, at 9/8c.
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.
Cast
Dr. Marvin Thompson - Principal
Steve Barr - CEO of charter organization Future is Now Schools. Ms. Baye Cobb - Math Teacher Ms. Emily Wilcox - Math Teacher Ms. Irnessa Marie Campbell - Head of the Math Department Ms. Neisha Riley - Student Counselor
Episodes
Awards and nominations
2013 CableFAX's Program & Top Ops Awards - Best Show or Series Documentary – Other – NOMINATION 2013 CableFAX's Program & Top Ops Awards - Best Show or Series – Professions – WINNER Fall 2013 CINE Golden Eagle – Televised Reality Division – Verite/Lifestyle – WINNER 2014 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards – BRONZE MEDAL WINNER