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Author: Michael Patrick Welch

Longtime middle-school principal stepping down but will stay on at Lusher

May 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Next year's budget available for public review, ahead of May 14 hearing at Lusher's Fortier campus.

Lusher looks to modular classrooms until repairs are complete on both campuses

April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
“It’s become a tradition: the many people that are very happy, and the many more that are unhappy when it comes to the lottery.” — Kathy Reidlinger.

Lusher board tries taking new PARCC practice test — and isn’t all that pleased

February 21, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Story contains a link that allows readers to sample test questions.

Lusher prepares for $17.5 million renovation

March 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
CEO Kathy Riedliner said that $14 million will go to stabilize the Freret Street campus, and $3.5 million will be spent at Willow Street.

Audubon board members encouraged to raise and give money

February 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon’s Carrollton campus awaits word on move to McDonogh 7 building

February 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Parents and teachers at Audubon Charter School are awaiting word about when and if their upper grades will be moving out of the old Carrollton courthouse. Orleans Parish school officials are readying the old McDonogh 7 building, but say even that probably would be a temporary fix.

Audubon leaders still worry Lusher will grab Allen building

December 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Lusher anti-bullying effort wins $10,000 award from Brees

December 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter extension deemed likely; decision due Dec. 5; new faculty hires announced

November 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Lusher tops among state's K-12 schools; OneApp admissions option rejected

November 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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