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Author: Kelsey Foster

ACSA enrollment jump brings millions, but deficit remains; charters extended

January 29, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Technology upgrades are promised as curricula come into alignment with Common Core standards.

Board gets new member, and parents and students express support for Sci Academy during tough times

January 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Board that oversees Carver schools, Sci Academy, get kind words, and good financial projections

Carver students, parents protest schools’ discipline policies at December board meeting

December 31, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
"They talk to us like fifth-graders and we’re ninth-graders," said one student.

Vote tonight, but little support for moving Collegiate Academies to parish control

December 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Algiers Charter School Association votes to keep three schools with RSD

December 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Orleans Parish School Board members urged the charter group to work with them.

Algiers charter group hears public input on return to Orleans school board

December 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Board will vote Thursday night on future of three of its schools.

Algiers charter group holding public hearing about return to school board oversight

December 6, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
ACSA will hold a hearing Tuesday evening and take a vote two days later.

KIPP leadership to vote on returning to Orleans school board

December 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Several schools are eligible to return to Orleans Parish School Board oversight

Harney school gets award from New Orleans education non-profit

December 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Collegiate Academies board discusses growth outside New Orleans

November 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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