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Author: Jessica Williams and Della Hasselle

Live blog: Audubon Charter School holds lottery Wednesday and Thursday

March 11, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Each event starts at 9 a.m. Check back here to see if your child's number was picked.

Children wait for school buses along some of New Orleans’ busiest thoroughfares

February 12, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Six-year-old Shaud Wilson was killed last week trying to cross Paris Avenue to get to his bus stop. Around New Orleans, it's not uncommon for children to wait for their buses along multi-lane roads, including some of the city's busiest streets.

Morris Jeff charter school board embraces new teachers union

May 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Formed with the support of 94 percent of staff, The Morris Jeff Association of Educators will be solely comprised of the school's employees.

John Mac charter school leaders are concerned about making payroll

April 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
School leaders warn they will need additional funding in order to pay their 45 employees on April 30.

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