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Author: Stephen Babcock

Success Prep leader: School must emphasize science and social studies next school year

June 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Increased focus on reading and math came at a cost on this year’s standardized tests.

International High School budget anticipates rise in services for special-ed students

June 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Numbers will remain fluid for a while, but the expectation is that overall enrollment will rise to 500.

International High School of New Orleans makes a big leap in preliminary test scores

May 28, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Interim school leader presented with employment offer, but will serve at the pleasure of incoming chief, Sean Wilson.

Enrollment expected to rise by 100 as Encore adds classes and moves to new campus

May 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
How much the rent on the new school will be is still up in the air.

Public hearing today: Encore Academy reviews budget as it prepares for move to St. Roch

May 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Sean Wilson to be next leader of International High School, ending 8-year run at ISL

April 28, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
School leader at International School of Louisiana switches charters, will fill role once held by Anthony Amato.

Success Prep eyes tech needs and new school sign as possible uses of windfall

April 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Elevator repair costs rise, but no students currently require its use between floors. Better school soundproofing planned.

Decision near: Local educator among finalists to head International High School

April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Teacher questions whether there's been time for candidates to meet the school community.

Encore board gets briefing on its new home, but no-shows preclude voting

February 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
The $4.9 million renovation of an empty schoolhouse in the St. Roch area proving faster than ground-up construction.

Financial books are in order, but unpaid aftercare bills worry Morris Jeff board

February 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
School mourns loss of beloved pre-K instructor Jerry Foxworth, a veteran New Orleans public school teacher.

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