School hired security to protect new heating and cooling units from potential theft.
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New Orleans military charter school plans hearing tonight on $3.7 million budget
The school’s $3.7 million budget is based on a projected 350 students, up from 230 that were planned this year.
Teacher hiring ramps up across the NOCP network; slate of board officers named
Personnel changes among both directors and faculty of New Orleans College Preparatory Academies were the center of attention as the board board gathered Tuesday for a monthly meeting. Schools leader Ben Kleban said more teachers than expected had taken up his offer to move to Crocker Elementary. Five or six teachers from Sylvanie Williams Elementary will […]
Per-pupil state funding cut pinches Ben Franklin; enrollment to rise for four years
State funding cut would cost the school $140,000 next school year.
Crescent Leadership Academy fails to reach a quorum as it meets by phone
The alternative school has more special education students than it has received funding for, a school leader says.
New Orleans Federal Alliance phased out of its role in the new NOMMA school, leader says
Now, the Algiers Development District will oversee the development in the long term, school leader says.
Military charter school breaks ground on $17 million building
Construction will cost about $14 million and the land lease from the U.S. Navy comes to another $1.2 million, school leader says.
New Orleans College Prep seeks federal grant for after-school programs
The board approved a resolution to apply for a grant during a brief meeting.
Intercultural’s fire prevention notification system was disconnected, school officials say
Though an Intercultural official blamed Recovery School District for the glitch, RSD spokeswoman said it’s been Intercultural’s responsibility all year.
Lake Forest plans to purchase laptops for its youngest students
The school will purchase 151 new laptops with a grant for use in its pre-K through second-grade classes.