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Reporting on education in New Orleans and across Louisiana. This category explores how policies, leadership, and community voices shape the experiences of students, teachers, and families—covering everything from classroom challenges to school reforms and success stories.

Public hearing slated June 12 for Singleton Charter’s proposed $5.46 million budget

Board vote on the spending plan follows five days later.
by Della Hasselle May 28, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

International High School of New Orleans makes a big leap in preliminary test scores

Interim school leader presented with employment offer, but will serve at the pleasure of incoming chief, Sean Wilson.
by Stephen Babcock May 28, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Head of charter school association criticizes Cedric Richmond for voting against expanded charter funding

Bill would expand who could apply for federal grants to expand and improve charters.
by Jessica Williams May 28, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Hearing on Franklin’s $7.9 million budget set for June 10, with board vote two days later

by Fritz Esker May 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Singleton test scores jump; red ink from a year ago now mopped up

Board's curiosity is provoked when principal reports that five students were suspended for "gambling."
by Della Hasselle May 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

State releases elementary and middle-school standardized test scores

How did your school do?
by Jessica Williams May 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Strong test performance lofts military charter into ranks of city’s elite schools

Academy defies military-school stereotype by maintaining expulsion rate of zero.
by Joshua Johnston May 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment expected to rise by 100 as Encore adds classes and moves to new campus

How much the rent on the new school will be is still up in the air.
by Stephen Babcock May 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Warren Easton school clinic expands hours of service and next fall may see faculty as well

The facility, launched by Tulane's Department of Pediatrics, is now under new management.
by Della Hasselle May 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Unexpected computer costs send Audubon Charter budget back to the drawing board

Board authorizes KIPP network to take charge of cafeteria food.
by Della Hasselle May 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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