School accepts 250 students from applicant pool of just over 600; 50 more are wait-listed.

Charter management group reworks transition of middle school students.

Additional funding needs include outfitting the library, laboratory gear and AP materials.

A community member complains about the kindergarten admissions process, saying it favors private pre-k students.

Fête de la Musique, this Sunday at Generations Hall, features Ani DiFranco, Kermit Ruffins and Fleur de Tease Burlesque Troupe.

French fluency requirement seen as hindrance to more diverse enrollment and access to grants for underserved youth.

Joking aside, speakers note that Lake Forest Elementary is the only National Blue Ribbon School in New Orleans.

Principal’s ambition is to add drama, vocal music and writing instructors.

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.