By Jessica Williams, The Lens staff writer | Citing discontent with the current administration, at least five teachers or staffers at a doomed charter school have already resigned or have plans to not return after the Christmas holidays, The Lens has learned. Parents and students at Sojourner Truth Academy were told last month that the […]
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Deputies working private, off-duty details pay into fund used by sheriff for questionable discretionary spending
A lucrative private-security program staffed by deputies provides Sheriff Marlin Gusman with about $100,000 in discretionary money that he uses for questionable expenditures.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Board debates reducing grade sizes and ways to increase teacher retention
Correction: This story has been updated to correct errors. In an earlier version, the statement about hiring New Orleans natives was misattributed. The school is counting on improved academic performance to attract teachers; it has no plans to offer a retirement plan. The request for proposals for custodial services was reissued after one vendor complained […]
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Meeting agenda released
The agenda for Thursday’s board meeting at Morris Jeff is now available here.
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Meeting agenda released
NOMMA’s board released its agenda for tomorrow’s board meeting. Review it here.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Meeting agenda released
The Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education, Inc., which governs Ben Franklin High School, released the agenda for tomorrow’s board meeting (reprinted below). Regular Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:00 PM Benjamin Franklin High School Library Meeting is open to the general public Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. […]
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Teachers fight layoffs as board targets deficits
Just outside the gates of the navy base that was formerly a pillar of the Algiers neighborhood, teachers wonder what their future might be in a rapidly changing school system. The Algiers Charter School Association, which now runs eight schools in the community, is looking to cut 30 positions to keep a balanced budget and […]
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Want to have a say in how government works? Two meetings seek suggestions
By Karen Gadbois, The Lens staff writer | Two events intended to foster greater community participation in New Orleans government activities will take place this week. Residents can learn Wednesday about how other cities get the public involved in making budget decisions. On Thursday, people can offer suggestions on a city plan to create a […]
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New State Street campus offers room to grow; La Liaison school fair nets $2,000
The board of Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans has found a new home, at 631 State Street, and arranged a long-term lease with St. Francis of Assisi Church. This location is convenient for the many Lycée families who live close by and the new building, with a capacity for upwards of 500 students, gives the […]
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Common Core to replace LEAP-based curriculum after three-year phase-in
A curriculum change is imminent. At its monthly meeting on Dec. 10, the Advocates for Arts Based Education Corp., the board governing Lusher Charter School, discussed the school’s planned switch from LEAP test standards to standards associated with the Common Core. Patty Glaser, the assistant head of school, said Lusher plans the shift over the […]