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Author: Joshua Johnston

Dr. King Charter forgoes chance to rejoin Orleans Parish district

December 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Exceptional emphasis on extra-curriculars, community involvement

November 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Big jump in school scores lifts NOCPA into top third; special-ed students discussed

November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Special-ed classifications draw fire; decision looms on return to OPSB

November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Teachers face new curriculum and evaluation challenges; color codes track classroom progress

October 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment surge brightens finances; Hurricane Isaac make-up days slated

September 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Student demographics outlined; financing strategy for new school adjusted

September 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

New basis for school rankings detailed; enrollment slide prompts staff cuts

September 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board moves toward private retirement plan; enrollment drop threatens funding

September 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter board OK's sale of $11M in bonds for construction of new school building

September 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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