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Author: Kelsey Foster

New board of directors readies to take over two Algiers charter schools

June 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Harte and Karr will now be run by InspireNOLA instead of the Algiers Charter Schools Association

Collegiate Academies approve $10.9 million budget for 2013-14

June 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
The plan anticipates a 22 percent growth in revenues compared with the current year’s budget

KIPP New Orleans hires Renae Montegut to improve the network’s financial outlook

June 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
The organization’s leaders late last year warned of hitting a “fiscal cliff” as the school network’s startup funds run out at the end of this month.

Miller-McCoy discusses year-end financials, but no date set for 2013-14 budget hearing

June 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Also, interim CEO Andrea Thomas-Reynolds's contract is set to expire. No one has been tapped to fill the spot yet.

New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy should get a B grade in the fall, principal says

June 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Also, construction at the school's new Federal City campus is expected to be complete in December, leader says.

Leaders say testing gains will qualify F-rated McDonogh #32 and Fischer for charter renewals

June 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Both schools needed to see at least a 10 point increase to their school performance score.

Fannie C. Williams school plans for increased enrollment in 2013-14

May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Enrollment rose steadily throughout the last school year, bucking trends some other schools experienced.

Interim tests show Collegiate Academies students in comparison with other New Orleans charters

May 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
The board plans a June 19 public hearing on its proposed $10.7 million budget.

Algiers leaders try to bridge divide between Walker and Landry students prior to merger

May 6, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Students and community members have expressed fears about turf wars between some students from the two campuses.

Change in state funding formula makes for slight budget deficit; grad rates outpace state, district

May 2, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Budget concerns dominate meeting, but board is advised of excellent graduation rate as well as perfect immunization program.

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