OPSB angling to buy vacant lot adjacent to Warren Easton; chillers to be replaced
School accepts 250 students from applicant pool of just over 600; 50 more are wait-listed.
Author: Joshua Johnston
Military charter dedicates new campus in Federal City; brass laud academic strength
Speakers noted that NOMMA is an open-enrollment school, not one that selects among applicants of already proven academic ability.
College Prep Academies’ growth plan angles for takeover of two more schools by 2018
Charter management group reworks transition of middle school students.
NOMMA dedicates new facilities tomorrow, eyes acquisition of nearby metal structure
Additional funding needs include outfitting the library, laboratory gear and AP materials.
Construction ramps up at Lake Forest Elementary’s new campus, board is advised
A community member complains about the kindergarten admissions process, saying it favors private pre-k students.
Throng of candidates seeking appointment to Lycee development and admissions jobs
Fête de la Musique, this Sunday at Generations Hall, features Ani DiFranco, Kermit Ruffins and Fleur de Tease Burlesque Troupe.
Lycee plan grapples with fundraising and envisions grades through high school
French fluency requirement seen as hindrance to more diverse enrollment and access to grants for underserved youth.
Groundbreaking for new school: a chance to ‘roast’ a hard-driving and popular principal
Joking aside, speakers note that Lake Forest Elementary is the only National Blue Ribbon School in New Orleans.
New building for Lake Forest Elementary will allow expanded arts program
Principal's ambition is to add drama, vocal music and writing instructors.
College Prep defers vote on doubling bonus; new performance goals set
Some bonus goals are already being met, but higher teacher retention and a 10-point rise in school performance scores are considered more of a challenge for Kleban.
