Kristen Himmelberg

City Park Academy delays move to year-round schooling, but brass rave about new CMO

Administrative takeover by ReNEW is questioned by one parent, unhappy that the decision was not aired more fully by the board.

By Kristen Himmelberg June 18, 2014 3 comments

Wilson Charter seeks community development director; LEAP scores prove disappointing

Departure of four teachers seen as a big improvement on former attrition rate of more than 50 percent in one year.

By Kristen Himmelberg June 3, 2014 4 comments

McDonogh City Park Academy board signals desire to partner with ReNew charter group

Crescent City Schools impressed some board members but failed to secure majority support.

By Kristen Himmelberg May 13, 2014 3 comments

Wilson board launches recruitment drive, urges hiring community development director

Cook-off Finale scheduled for next Monday evening. The event, which has been likened to TV's "Top Chef," is sponsored by Wilson's parents association.

By Kristen Himmelberg May 13, 2014

McDonogh City Park narrows search for new management to two candidates

The New Orleans Charter Schools Foundation is close to choosing a charter management organization to take over McDonogh City Park Academy in the coming school year. The two finalists, Crescent City Schools and ReNEW Schools, made presentations to the board at its monthly meeting, March 18.

By Kristen Himmelberg April 15, 2014

Decision imminent on new management team for McDonogh City Park Academy

School's board of directors votes to stay with state pension plan for teachers.

By Kristen Himmelberg April 10, 2014

Termites complicate campus overhaul; Wright’s return to Napoleon not expected until fall

Installation of window grates appears to have ended break-ins at temporary campus on Monroe Street.

By Kristen Himmelberg March 19, 2014

Finding more termite damage, Wright pushes back expected return to Napoleon campus

Rather than work being completed for the August start of classes, students should now expect a return later in the fall.

By Kristen Himmelberg March 14, 2014

Choice still waiting for answer from state about why it didn’t get new campus

School leader says state school board reneged on verbal agreement on Hollygrove building, giving site to KIPP

By Kristen Himmelberg March 10, 2014 1 comment

Successful gala pushes fundraising for ‘Wilson to Washington’ trip near its goal

Suspension rate drops sharply thanks to use of restorative circles to address misbehavior.

By Kristen Himmelberg February 28, 2014 1 comment

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