Lagniappe Academies seeks refund for water bills it paid
The water system stopped billing schools after Katrina, but the school was charged nearly $9,000.
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Schools
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.
KIPP plans for Common Core standards
Board also discusses approval from state for additional charter schools.
International High School to get more money from state
Board votes to put money into emergency and special financial needs funds.
Morris Jeff school’s income better than expected
Strong fundraising and late grants helped up the income for last year.
For some New Orleans students, school choice means pre-dawn bus pickups
Some students who have to travel across town, or across the river, must be at their stop before 6 a.m. Martin Berhman, located on the West Bank, starts picking up kids in eastern New Orleans at 5:42 a.m. Parents say they're willing to deal with early mornings in order to send their kids to better schools.
Tim Ryan quits as New Beginnings board member
The former University of New Orleans chancellor was the board's chairman.
Easton moves a step closer to securing vacant lot next door
School eyes what it calls its "field of dreams."
Crescent Leadership Academy board considers budget
School has 80 students attending this year and may get more.
ARISE school board fails to get a quorum for meeting
Two members wanted to participate by phone, but that's illegal.
