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Author: Joshua Johnston

FirstLine leader encourages board to plan for a time when he isn’t there

January 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
CEO Jay Altman tells board he has no plans to leave, but that developing a succession plan is good policy.

Military academy’s board tours new school building in Federal City

January 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
They also heard a recap of how the school construction was funded.

Military Academy board celebrates performance scores

November 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
The school, which does not have a senior class yet, earns a B grade in state scoring.

NOCP’s vote to stay under RSD skirted Open Meetings Law

November 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Board members knew they were going to take a vote but didn't put the item on the agenda.

Lake Forest to hold Common Core meeting for parents on Friday

November 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Rising retirement costs may prompt school to withdraw from state system.

NOCP schools report drop in suspensions

November 7, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
CEO says organization doing a better job of spotting behavioral problems early.

School will have to wait for new home

October 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Orleans Parish School Board rebids work for Lake Forest Elementary

Majority of NOMMA students do well in end-of-course tests

October 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
State Education Department commends military school for teacher performance.

Friends of King trying to cover money shortage at Craig

October 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
The board shifted $705,000 from Dr. King Charter School to deal with an $848,000 deficit at Joseph A. Craig Charter.

Military school’s new building 80 percent finished

September 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy will be getting more money than last year in per-pupil funding.

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