Crescent City Schools impressed some board members but failed to secure majority support.
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What to do with a windfall of new grants, revenues? Public budget hearing set for May 22
The money will mostly be used to augment reserve funds at New Beginnings’ four schools.
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$26,000 vanishes from charter group’s student activities fund; NOPD on the case
New Foundations board replenishes the account; student activities will not be impaired.
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Wilson board launches recruitment drive, urges hiring community development director
Cook-off Finale scheduled for next Monday evening. The event, which has been likened to TV’s “Top Chef,” is sponsored by Wilson’s parents association.
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Miller-McCoy leader urges two-year contract with TFA to beef up math, science instruction
After reviewing annual budget, board approves purchase of a used bus.
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Talk the beat with Lens reporters at BrottWorks Design Studio on May 22
Reporters will talk to Lens members about how they do their work.
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Plessy Community School assigned to former site of A.P. Tureaud Elementary on Pauger Street
The decision was received since the last board meeting. The school has room for a few more students in the coming year.
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Choice Foundation vs. KIPP: Who will get to take over management of Dunbar Elementary?
Landry claims Hollygrove residents prefer Choice Foundation; BESE meets at Xavier to discuss the issue May 28.
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Audio: Louisiana teachers to be judged more based on students’ performance on tests
A researcher says Louisiana’s system for measuring teacher effectiveness is one of the best in the country.
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Audio: Teachers prep for standardized tests to ensure they follow rules
An inside look at how teachers at Success Prep got ready.