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Author: Erin Krall

Board preps for all-encompassing school review; $3.4 million received for improvements

September 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

School Director Richard Best resigns; more funds needed for busing

September 16, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Poor performance on tests could zap charter renewal process, board fears

September 4, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Franklin students in N.O. East still looking for transportation answers

August 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Transportation deal brings new flexibility, raises funding questions

August 10, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Dual enrollment's strengths weighed against possible funding shortfall

July 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Crocker Arts and Tech School board meeting focuses on teacher salaries, charter renewal

July 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Burnett discharged as principal; fight continues to boost scores, renew charter

May 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Cost jump with move, but budget is in balance; summer school begins June 4

May 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

School gets wind of $898G in FEMA funds; board honors Mme. Alford upon retirement

May 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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