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Author: Erin Krall

NET Charter gets $250,000 grant

August 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Walton Foundation provides financial breathing room to alternative school.

Sci High not expected to face water fees under S&WB’s new billing system

August 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
New Orleans public schools, including charters, get water for free up to a certain limit.

NET students get to spend some time this summer in the great outdoors

June 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lagniappe CEO predicts school will jump from an F to a B due to improved scores

June 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
State-issued performance scores have yet to be released, but leaders announced a preliminary score of 85 — a B.

Audubon Charter’s move to McDonogh 7 is on hold due to lead paint concerns

June 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Lead paint removal at Milan Street building will take 10 weeks and cost $30,000, Orleans Parish School Board official says.

Crocker’s board pays tribute to past as charter school closes its doors for good

May 31, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
In December, the state denied the failing school a charter renewal. Leadership has since been transitioning to New Orleans College Prep.

The NET leaders decide against taking on program for overage middle school students

May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
School official says The NET "wasn't ready" to tackle a 16-student program first pitched by Recovery School District officials.

The NET holds public budget hearing tonight at 6 p.m.

May 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
The board plans to adopt the proposed budget at a meeting on June 25 at 6 p.m.

As takeover nears, Crocker leaders tackle summer school and closing costs

April 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Crocker has applied for a grant to help cover the legal and accounting expenses that arise during a school closing.

NET High leaders hash out details of possible expansion to serve overage middle schoolers

April 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
The pilot program would serve overage middle school students ages 14 years and older who are identified as emotionally disturbed, learning disabled or who require other special education services.

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